Chapter XII

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From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

later than; following

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

(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 His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His own service was in the evening, and he was always willing to take that at Surley in the afternoon.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

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

From this reading His own service was in the evening, and he was always willing to take that at Surley in the afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

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

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

set down according to a plan

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

in other respects or ways

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

above and across; more than

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His own service was in the evening, and he was always willing to take that at Surley in the afternoon.

a local church community

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Old Mr. Cooper, the Rector of Surley, was over eighty, and getting infirm.

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

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

carry out

From this reading His own service was in the evening, and he was always willing to take that at Surley in the afternoon.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His own service was in the evening, and he was always willing to take that at Surley in the afternoon.

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

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no one more ready to help him than the Vicar of Abington.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

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

From this reading THE VICAR UNBURDENS HIMSELF The Vicar was taking tea at Surley Rectory, after the afternoon service.

at the time that

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.

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

From this reading His daughters took all the responsibility for 'running the parish' off his hands, but ecclesiastical law forbade their taking the services in church, which otherwise they would have been quite willing to do, and he had to call in help from among his colleagues for this purpose, when he was laid up.