Chapter XII

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

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And all were welcome.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

in addition

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

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

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

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

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

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From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

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

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

only a very short time before

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

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

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

the back of a horse

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

a social unit living together

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

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

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

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

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

the force of workers available

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

information about recent and important events

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

not any; not one

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

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

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

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

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

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

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

male cat

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

up to a particular time

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

someone who visits

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

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

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

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

From this reading Mr. Wallis, being a shrewd man, was at first rather concerned that the servants had already made it known that their visitor was a brother of Captain Casalle; but it was now too late to remedy the matter.

accept gladly

From this reading And all were welcome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On second thoughts, however, he felt sure that there was no danger to his guest at Port Kooringa, the people of which hardly knew that there was such a place as New Caledonia, and that sometimes convicts escaped from there to Australia.

which person or people

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.

a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration

From this reading HENRY CASALLE ALSO HEARS GOOD NEWS No one slept much that night in that happy household, for the news of Tom’s escape had spread like wildfire among the townspeople of the quaint old port, and until long past midnight there were many callers, some coming on foot and some on horseback.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Most of them were men and women who had known Tom since his infancy, and who had felt a deep and sincere sympathy for his father in the time of his affliction.