Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

in addition

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading MISS KLING TELEGRAPHICALLY BAFFLED.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

for the reason that

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

the two together, not just one

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

true confidential information

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

the act of departing

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

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

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Strange that he should room with Quimby if his father is so wealthy?

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading "Strange that he should room with Quimby if his father is so wealthy?

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

From this reading MISS KLING TELEGRAPHICALLY BAFFLED.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

hear with intention

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS KLING TELEGRAPHICALLY BAFFLED.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

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

From this reading "Strange that he should room with Quimby if his father is so wealthy?

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Strange that he should room with Quimby if his father is so wealthy?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

cut with a saw

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Strange that he should room with Quimby if his father is so wealthy?

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

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

cry or whine with snuffling

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Strange that he should room with Quimby if his father is so wealthy?

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

in a short and concise manner

From this reading MISS KLING TELEGRAPHICALLY BAFFLED.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

not known

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

which person or people

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?

in the company of; together with

From this reading From Mrs. Simonson she learned that he was an old friend of Quimby's; that she believed he was also an old friend of Miss Archer's, or Miss Rogers', or of both, and that his father was very wealthy, "Humph!" said Miss Kling, with a suspicious sniffle.

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

From this reading Miss Betsey Kling was quite uneasy in her mind about this time, not only because the Torpedo refused to see himself in the light of that other self, and fled whenever he saw her approaching, but also because some subtle instinct told her, that under her very nose, was going on something of which the details were unknown to her, and that listen as she would, could not be ascertained.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This good-looking young man, who had so suddenly appeared on Mrs. Simonson's premises who and what was he?