Chapter VI

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

a farewell remark

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

(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 When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

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

From this reading ROSE AND THE RING.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her companion sat by and wondered at her silence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her companion sat by and wondered at her silence.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

a person who is being chased

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Her companion sat by and wondered at her silence.

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

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

look down on with disdain

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

start firing a weapon

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

in a fitful manner

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

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

From this reading Her companion sat by and wondered at her silence.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

temporary military shelter

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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 When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

having been got the better of

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

the force of workers available

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading ROSE AND THE RING.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ROSE AND THE RING.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Her companion sat by and wondered at her silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

not in physical motion

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

carry out

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

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

From this reading ROSE AND THE RING.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

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

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

at the time that

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

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

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

during the time that

From this reading She had been so gay a little before, while the men were still with them, and now her lips were tightly closed, and there came an angry frown upon her brow.

which person or people

From this reading That changed into a look of triumph and disdain, which faded in its turn into one almost soft and pitiful; and that in time gave place to one of sadness, and she sighed, and her features fell into the desponding look of one who bids adieu to hope.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Rose was left alone with Margaret in the fisherman's hut, she sat down upon a bench before the fire and gazed into the embers, falling into a reverie in which ideas not all pleasurable chased each other as fitfully as the leaping flames which licked the new-laid log, as if searching for a spot on which they might fasten and take hold.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Her companion sat by and wondered at her silence.