Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

in addition

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

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From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

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From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

cover from sight

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

showing careful forethought

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

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From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

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

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

your usual mood

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

someone who spreads the news

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

the organ of sight

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

intended to deceive

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

of great significance or value

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

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

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

most important element

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

and nothing more

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

and nothing more

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

pertaining to or consisting of pictures

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

a small hard fruit

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

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From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

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

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

not convincing

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Are these people, he asks himself, proposing to set up as farmers of a large scale, or do they merely want the seed to give verisimilitude to their otherwise bald and unconvincing raspberry jam?

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

From this reading This was the problem which was furrowing the brow of Mr. Julian Fineberg, of Bury St. Edwards, one sunny morning when Roland Bleke knocked at his door; and such was its difficulty that only at the nineteenth knock did Mr. Fineberg raise his head.

at the time that

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Joy may be said to predominate, but with the joy comes also uncertainty.

English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975)

From this reading By Pelham Grenville Wodehouse and C. H. Bovill From the _Pictorial Review_, May-October 1916 When a seed-merchant of cautious disposition and an eye to the main chance receives from an eminent firm of jam-manufacturers an extremely large order for clover-seed, his emotions are mixed.

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

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading On the solution of this problem depends the important matter of price, for, obviously, you can charge a fraudulent jam disseminator in a manner which an honest farmer would resent.