Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

later than; following

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

anew

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

(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 Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

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From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

third-person singular of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

set up or found

From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

death of a person

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

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

From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

impressive in appearance

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

and nothing more

From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

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

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

a severe or trying experience

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

recurring again and again

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

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

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading He found her lying on the sofa in her dressing-room.

not in physical motion

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

a request to be present

From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And now the mourners were back again in Hill Street, and feeling the dull relief that ensues after an ended ordeal.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

a special situation

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

a large gathering of people

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

which person or people

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Edward, who had been with the widower, had just received and obeyed a summons to Camilla.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Felicity’s obsequies had been celebrated with due pomp, and--fate still continuing in her ironic vein--Lady Bletchley’s first visit to the most imposing of her new country houses--there were half a dozen of them--was made under circumstances which precluded all enjoyment of its beauties.

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

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading As Miss Ransome noted the throng of delegates and journalists who crowded round Felicity’s grave, and glanced at the inscriptions on gigantic wreaths sent by societies and institutions, she repeated to herself with less of cynicism than sincere compassion, “Poor thing, how she would have enjoyed it!”