Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

later than; following

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

brought into existence

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

a mass of precious metal

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

greatly pleased

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

divisible by two

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

set up or found

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

a man of refinement

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

a form of address for a man

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

on one occasion

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

professing to be qualified

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

express in words

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I perceived, however, that one other gentleman had come before me, and I was both surprised and delighted to find that this was my acquaintance Mr. Bullion, the Boston banker.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading In fact, every American of the former generation is almost as strange to it in tradition, though not in principle, as I am; and I found myself singularly at home with this sweet lady, who seemed glad of my interest in her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

at the time that

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

during the time that

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

which person or people

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was taken from her side to be introduced to a lady, on the opposite side of the room, who said she had been promised my acquaintance by a friend of hers, whom I had met in the mountains--Mr. Twelvemough; did I remember him?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He professed as much pleasure at our meeting as I certainly felt; but after a few words he went on talking with Mrs. Strange, while I was left to her mother, an elderly woman of quiet and even timid bearing, who affected me at once as born and bred in a wholly different environment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.

but in spite of that

From this reading XVIII I was one of the earliest of the guests, for I cannot yet believe that people do not want me to come exactly when they say they do.