Chapter V · Chapter 5

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the serving-maids were two sisters, Jane and Dorothy Waugh.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

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From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

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From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

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From this reading Among the serving-maids were two sisters, Jane and Dorothy Waugh.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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From this reading Among the serving-maids were two sisters, Jane and Dorothy Waugh.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

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From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

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

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

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

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

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

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

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From this reading Among the serving-maids were two sisters, Jane and Dorothy Waugh.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Among the serving-maids were two sisters, Jane and Dorothy Waugh.

a male human offspring

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

information about recent and important events

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

male cat

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

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From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading Peeping behind them curiously at the Stranger was their twelve-year-old son, Tom.

English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)

From this reading Among the serving-maids were two sisters, Jane and Dorothy Waugh.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

accept gladly

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

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

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading At the windows of the farm were to be seen the faces of the men-servants and maid-servants, for great was the curiosity to see the Stranger of whom such great tidings had been told.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There, at the door, with hands outstretched in welcome, stood good John Camm and his loving wife Mabel.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Two more days of the 'wonderful fortnight' were passed in the linen-draper's home at Crosslands before, on the Wednesday forenoon, John Audland and his guest descended the dales of Westmorland and climbed the steep, wooded glen that leads to Cammsgill Farm.