by
/baɪ/ adverb C2- Along a path which runs past someone or something. · I watched the parade as it passed by.
- In the vicinity, near. · There was a shepherd close by.
- To or at a place, as a residence or place of business. · I'll stop by on my way home from work.· We're right near the lifeguard station. Come by before you leave.
- Aside, away. · The women spent much time after harvest putting jams by for winter and spring.
- Beyond or past a certain point. · I'll somehow manage to get by.
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Gardiner, whose manners were easy and pleasant, encouraged her communicativeness by his questions and remarks: Mrs.
At length, however, the question was asked by her uncle; and she turned away with alarm, while Mrs.
Reynolds replied, that he was; adding, “But we expect him to-morrow, with a large party of friends.” How rejoiced was Elizabeth that their own journey had not by any circumstance been delayed a day!
The housekeeper came forward, and told them it was the picture of a young gentleman, the son of her late master’s steward, who had been brought up by him at his own expense.
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