used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
clothing in general
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
intentionally conceived
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
move gently or carefully
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
at any time
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
assemble or get together
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
GROSBOIS
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From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
immediately past
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
pedanticadjectiveUS /pəˈdæntɪk/
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
on the contrary
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He carried a heap of clothes over one arm, which he threw upon a chair at the bottom of my bed.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
at the time that
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In spite of his smile, I was more conscious than ever that my whole soul shrank from him, and that I should not be at my ease until I had broken this companionship which had been so involuntarily formed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
the day immediately before today
From this reading THE OWNER OF GROSBOIS My host was as good as his word, for, when a noise in my room awoke me in the morning, it was to find him standing by the side of my bed, so composed in his features and so drab in his attire, that it was hard to associate him with the stirring scenes of yesterday and with the repulsive part which he had played in them.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now in the fresh morning sunlight he presented rather the appearance of a pedantic schoolmaster, an impression which was increased by the masterful, and yet benevolent, smile with which he regarded me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I gather from the little that you told me last night,' said he, 'that your wardrobe is at present somewhat scanty.
