Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

later than; following

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

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

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

possessive form of “andersen” — a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

the two together, not just one

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

covered with curly hair

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

a standard or typical example

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

full of events or incidents

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

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

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

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

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

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

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

give free rein to

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

deficient in alertness or activity

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

full of life and energy

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

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From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

any of the bones of the fingers or toes

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

with speed

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

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

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

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

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

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

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

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

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

in the direction of

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

create by training and teaching

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

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

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

vigorous and animated

From this reading The vivacious Polly, a lively little curly-haired child, of some seventeen summers, was far too happy and thrilled by the adventure of the excursion and the holiday air of the sea-side, to indulge in any jealous fits.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.

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

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

(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 She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

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

From this reading A ROYAL WATERING-PLACE Luke Andersen’s trip to Weymouth proved most charming and eventful.

at the time that

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

a Caucasian

From this reading She was the first of the two, indeed, to greet the elder girls, both of them quite well known to her, running rapidly after them, in her white stiffly-starched print frock, and hailing them with a shout of joyous recognition.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had scarcely emerged from the crowded station, with its row of antique omnibuses and its lethargic phalanx of expectant out-porters and bath-chair men,--each one of whom was a crusted epitome of ingrained quaintness,--when he caught sight of Phyllis Santon and Annie Bristow strolling laughingly towards the sea-front.

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From this reading They must have walked to Yeoborough and entered the train there, for he had seen nothing of them at Nevilton Station.