Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

(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 Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

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

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

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

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

react verbally

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

take into custody

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

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

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

the act of waking

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

a youthful male person

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

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From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

the act of departing

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

lacking order or methodical arrangement or function

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

inspired with confidence

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

ranking above all others

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

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

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

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

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

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

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

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 Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

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

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

the force of workers available

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

according to the clock

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

above and across; more than

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

formed again or anew

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

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

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

past form of “sift” — move as if through a sieve

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

term of address for a man

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

in the near future

From this reading It was soon known that the Rectory household had had a foremost hand in the affair.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

express in words

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

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

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

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

From this reading Before seven o'clock every house knew it, and children ran half-dressed to the outlying hamlets to tell the story.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

up to a particular time

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading VILLAGE JUSTICE The village had never known such an awakening as on the morning that followed Sir Nicholas' arrest.

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

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

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

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

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

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

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

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.

which person or people

From this reading The groom, who had been present at the actual departure of the prisoners had told the story of the black figure that ran out of the door, and of what was cried at the old man's knee; and how he had not moved nor spoken in answer; and Thomas, the Rectory boy, was stopped as he went across the green in the evening and threatened and encouraged until he told of the stroke on the church-bell, and the Rectory key, and the little company that had sat all the afternoon in the kitchen over their ale.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Very little work was done that day, for the estate was disorganised; and the men had little heart for work; and there were groups all day on the green, which formed and re-formed and drifted here and there and discussed and sifted the evidence.