Chapter XXV

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

not being in a specified place

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

in addition

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

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

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

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From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

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From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

the two together, not just one

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

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

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

carefully weighed

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

increase twofold

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

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From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

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

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

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From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

coins made of gold

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

impossible to satisfy

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

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From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

immediately past

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

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

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a female domestic

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

used to form the superlative

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

as might be expected

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

not any; not one

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

and nothing more

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

having superior power and influence

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a human being

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a person who owns something

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

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From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

of superior grade

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

not in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Her circle was naturally contracted and select; her intimates, the village dressmaker, Miss Poult--who had many clients in the neighbourhood--Mrs. Frickett, of the Drum; and Mrs. Gill, the schoolmistress.

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

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

look attentively

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Jane had also a pair of prominent brown eyes (which gave the impression of watchfulness), a sharp tongue, a very sincere affection for her child, and an insatiable appetite for gossip.

at the time that

From this reading She was left in sole charge of the Rector and Rectory when Aurea was absent, and considered herself a person of paramount importance in the community, not only on account of her position at the Rectory, but also for being the happy possessor of a real fur coat, a gold watch, and, last, but by no means least, considerable savings.

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

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

which person or people

From this reading LADY KESTERS AT THE DRUM Jane Norris, who had been Aurea’s nurse, was now her maid and housekeeper, a most efficient individual in both capacities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Jane was a woman of fifty, with a round, fat face, a complacent double chin, a comfortable figure, and a quantity of ginger-coloured hair--of which she was unreasonably vain.