Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

(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 And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

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 Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

a social unit living together

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading GOOD OMENS.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading GOOD OMENS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

participate in games or sport

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

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

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

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

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

precisely as stated

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

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

From this reading Mildred Anstruther was paying a visit at the Rectory on the day that Rivers and Judy walked in.

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

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)

From this reading --WHITTIER.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading And so the shadows fall apart, And so the west winds play; And all the windows of my heart I open to the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rivers was a very striking-looking man, and all the Rectory people were so devoured with curiosity about him, and so interested in all he said and did--in his reasons for coming down to Little Staunton, and in his remarks about the Quentyns--that Judy's own return to the family circle passed into utter insignificance.