Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading So his anger grew, and he was powerless.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

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

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

making light of

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

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From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

usually; as a rule

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading So his anger grew, and he was powerless.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

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

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

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

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

remove from a position or office

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading And the impotence of an angry man may lead him into gruesome paths.

by chance

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

lacking power

From this reading So his anger grew, and he was powerless.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So his anger grew, and he was powerless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Smouldering fires burst out at times into devastating flames, and maddened bulls put down their heads and charge regardless of consequences.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

male cat

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

in an unnatural way

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

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

From this reading So his anger grew, and he was powerless.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.

at the time that

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading When the rumour at length reached Tom’s ears, he, not unnaturally perhaps, set down the whole matter as a plot to oust him from his heritage and put Nance and Bernel in his place.

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

From this reading HOW TOM WANTED TO BUT DIDN’T DARE Before the six weeks allowed by Sark law for the retraiting of the property had expired, Grannie and Mrs. Hamon put in their claims, and it became generally known that they would become the new owners of La Closerie, in place of John Guille.