used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
the state of being absent
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
(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 She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been looking forward to the sight of him.
braenounUS /breɪ/
a slope or hillside
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
a state at a particular time
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment her heart sank.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She had been looking forward to the sight of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For a moment her heart sank.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had been looking forward to the sight of him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
for more time
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She had been looking forward to the sight of him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
engage in
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment her heart sank.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
Ogilvy
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From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
on the contrary
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
Robbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading For a moment her heart sank.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She had been looking forward to the sight of him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
having a supporting base
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She had hurried home, though the walk from the station was rather too much for her, to realise these expectations, eager, full of love and hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
accept gladly
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mrs Ogilvy reached, somewhat breathless, the height of the little brae on which her own door, standing wide open in the sunshine, offered her the usual unconscious welcome which that modest house in its natural condition held out to every comer, it was with a pang of disappointment she heard that Robert had gone out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
a late time of life
From this reading She had felt that to-day, after her short absence, she would see him without prejudice, able to make allowance for everything, not looking any longer for her Robbie of old, but accustomed and reconciled to the new--the mature man into which inevitably in all these years he must have grown.
