Chapter VI

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

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

(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 If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

any thing at all

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

a state at a particular time

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

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From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

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From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

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

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

promote over another

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

predict in advance

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

completed to perfection

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

fully ripe; at the height of bloom

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

of especially an attitude

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

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From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

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From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

something that is lost

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

the head of a city government

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

the force of workers available

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

changed in form or character

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

as might be expected

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

absolutely essential

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

not any; not one

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

unusual or striking

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

someone who is punished for the errors of others

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

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

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

required or under orders

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

from that circumstance or source

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

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

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

interest and variety and intensity

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

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

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

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

From this reading Before eight-and-forty hours had passed, there were reports that the Squire had discovered a full-blown Saturnalia in process at Littlehill--and that in these scandalous proceedings the Mayor, Alderman Johnstone, and Dr. Roberts were participators.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Dr. Roberts, it is true, gave a meager account to his wife, but the narratives of the other three amply filled the gaps he left, and, as each of them naturally dwelt on the most remarkable features of their entertainment, it may be supposed that the general impression produced in Market Denborough did not fall short of the truth in vividness of color.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The facts as to what occurred have been set down without extenuation and without malice: the province of Market Denborough society was to supply the inferences arising therefrom, and this task it fulfilled with no grudging hand.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If a guess may be hazarded, it is probable that much less good would be done, and some less evil said: the loss of matter of interest for half the world may be allowed to sway the balance in favor of the present practice--a practice so universal that Mr. Delane, the Mayor, and Alderman Johnstone, one and all, followed it by telling their wives about their Sunday afternoon at Littlehill.

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

From this reading =The Necessary Scapegoat.= If men never told their wives anything, the condition of society would no doubt be profoundly modified, though it is not easy to forecast the precise changes.