Chapter XX

later than; following

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

(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 CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

an expectation

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

in a brisk manner

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

make calm or still

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

carefully weighed

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

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

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

in a gradual manner

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

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

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have seen her, Mrs. Brown!

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

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

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

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

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

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

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

From this reading "I have seen her, Mrs. Brown!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

immediately past

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

information about recent and important events

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

not one, and not any

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

on one occasion

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

above and across; more than

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

cut with a saw

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

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

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Indeed, the more calm and quiet she grew the more reasonable this view of the matter became, especially when she considered that none but herself had seen the letter from the hospital.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

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

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When, at last, she saw the Vicar walking briskly up the street, she went at once and opened the door, for she felt sure he brought her good news.

at the time that

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading CONCLUSION IT was with eager anticipation that Mrs. Brown looked forward to the return of the Vicar, for when she reached home and sat down to rest and think over the matter once more, she gradually came to understand that it was not so strange, after all, that people should doubt if such wonderful news could be true.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I have seen your Fanny," he said, almost as eagerly as the poor woman herself had spoken that morning at the Vicarage.