Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the French-speaking part of the Canadian Maritime Provinces

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

(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 He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

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

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

an occurrence of something

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

set down according to a plan

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

a state in New England

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

the force of workers available

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

keep busy with

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

by chance

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

established beyond doubt

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

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

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

regularly spaced in time

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading PLOTS AND PLANS "The best laid schemes o' mice and men," etc., proved itself true in Frank Nason's case.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

compelling immediate action

From this reading He had described all the charms of this trip to Alice and extended to her the most urgent invitation.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

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

From this reading So well formed were his plans that he timed the start so as to utilize the July moon for the first ten days, and mapped out a trip taking in all the Maine coast, spending a week at Bar Harbor and then a run up as far east as Annapolis Bay and the coast of Acadia.

at the time that

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading He had the "Gypsy" put in first-class shape and all her state-rooms refurnished, and one in particular, which he intended Alice should occupy, upholstered in blue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.

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

From this reading He had consoled himself during the many months of hard study with visions of a yachting-trip in July and August, when perhaps in some manner Alice Page could be induced to come, with his mother and sisters to chaperone her, and her brother and some other friends to complete the party.