Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

(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 Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

-ing form of “burgeon” — grow and flourish

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

free of trouble and worry and care

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

intentionally conceived

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

person who does no work

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

bestow a quality on

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

a worker in a livery stable

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

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

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

a course of conduct

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

in the near future

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

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

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

(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 Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading Then presently the pair were driving along country lanes in the very midst of all the burgeoning beauty of the season, and Georgiana was like a captive bird let loose.

a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

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

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OUT OF THE BLUE Twenty minutes afterward he drove up to the door with the best that the village liveryman had to give for the highest price his customer could offer--a tall black horse of fair proportions, and a hurriedly washed buggy of the type in vogue in country districts.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The two gave themselves up without restraint to the enjoyment of the hour.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Her companion as well responded to the call of Nature at her loveliest, and the tireless worker of the study seemed changed at a word to a bright-eyed idler of the most carefree sort.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But as Georgiana went down the path she was conscious that the figure which stood hat and reins in hand awaiting her would lend dignity to any vehicle, short of a wheelbarrow, in which he might be seen to ride.