Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

(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 Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

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

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

a person who operates a farm

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

more quickly

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following morning it was the turn of the chauffeur to be surprised.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

a man of refinement

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

within a building

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

the force of workers available

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

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

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following morning it was the turn of the chauffeur to be surprised.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

information about recent and important events

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

not any; not one

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

a human being

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

witty remark

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

only a very short time before

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

the act of closing something

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

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

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The following morning it was the turn of the chauffeur to be surprised.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

express in words

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The following morning it was the turn of the chauffeur to be surprised.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE NEW CHAUFFEUR As the new arrival wandered up the street, and inspected the village, he had been under the impression that the place was deserted--he scarcely saw a soul; but this was the way of Ottinge folk, they spent most of their time (especially of an evening) indoors, and though he was not aware of it, Ottinge had inspected him!

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

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

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

From this reading This intelligence--which spread as water in a sponge--created a profound sensation, and shared the local interest with the news of the sudden death of Farmer Dunk’s best cow.

which person or people

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

in the company of; together with

From this reading An hour later they were amazed to learn that he was no more and no less than the Parretts’ new chauffeur, who was lodging with Sally Hogben--Sally, who could talk faster and tell more about a person in five minutes than another in twenty.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Girls sewing in windows, men lounging in the Drum, women shutting up their fowl, all had noted the stranger, and wondered who this fine, tall young gentleman might be?