Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Mr. Haggard was something of a saint and something of a scholar.

equally

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

a quantity of money

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

brought into existence

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

apart from; not including

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Mr. Haggard was something of a saint and something of a scholar.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Haggard was something of a saint and something of a scholar.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One was the vicar of the parish, and the other Mrs. Woodburn.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was the vicar of the parish, and the other Mrs. Woodburn.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One was the vicar of the parish, and the other Mrs. Woodburn.

a local church community

From this reading One was the vicar of the parish, and the other Mrs. Woodburn.

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

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Mr. Haggard was something of a saint and something of a scholar.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Mr. Haggard was something of a saint and something of a scholar.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mr. Haggard was something of a saint and something of a scholar.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

with resolute determination

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

not known

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

in an unobtrusive manner

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading One was the vicar of the parish, and the other Mrs. Woodburn.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

an area of open or forested country

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

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

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

which person or people

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Mrs. Woodburn had been born among the people, knew them, their family histories, and failings; was wise, tolerant, and liberal alike in purse and judgment.

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

From this reading One was the vicar of the parish, and the other Mrs. Woodburn.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The two worked together for the common end unknown except to each other and those they helped.

a late time of life

From this reading The Fat Man Takes His Ticket In Cuckmere, that quiet village between the Weald and the sea, in which there was the normal amount of lying, thieving, drunkenness, low-living, back-biting, and slander, there dwelt two souls who had fought steadfastly and unobtrusively for twenty years to raise the moral and material standards of the community.