Chapter VIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

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

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

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

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

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

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

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

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

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

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

a young person of either sex

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

loud and persistent outcry from many people

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

get the meaning of something

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

divisible by two

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

set up or found

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

to a considerable degree

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

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From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

a formal or official examination

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

having an unusually loud voice

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

the state of being of noble birth

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

force somebody to do something

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

on one occasion

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

and nothing more

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

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From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

the quality of being superior

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

carry out

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she had quoted the grand old motto of the French aristocracy, "_noblesse oblige_," explaining how one's superiority in any particular only added to one's obligation to those less fortunate.

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

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

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

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

on a floor above

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

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

From this reading It was hard to awaken from this dream to find the rain beating heavily upon the roof of Mrs. Belknap's trunkroom, and to realize, from an inspection of the loud-voiced nickel clock which she had been told to take upstairs, that she was very late indeed.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

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

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Belknap was engaged in preparing breakfast as expeditiously as was possible with her child hanging about her skirts and clamoring for his food.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You should always be considerate to those beneath you, Percy," she seemed to be saying, "and help them whenever you can."

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading The growing conviction of her own folly haunted Jane even in her belated dreams, in which she found herself once more in the pleasant English schoolroom superintending her two small cousins in their youthful efforts to comprehend the fundamental principles of good conduct.