Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

plural of “catastrophe” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

surround with a cloister, as of a garden

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

the act of departing

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

set up or found

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

engage in

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

not any; not one

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

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

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

a gaudy outward display

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

an amount of time

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

term of address for a man

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

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From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

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

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

in an uneventful manner

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

precisely as stated

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Then, suddenly, in the summer of '77, catastrophes began, headed by the unexpected return of Hubert, impatient of waiting, and with new plans in his mind.

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

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

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

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The new rector, like his predecessor, was content to let the squire alone; and unlike him had no wife to make trouble.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old knight had been profoundly shocked that any Catholic, especially an agent so valuable as Mr. Stewart, should have found his house a death-trap; and although he continued receiving his friends and succouring them, he did so with more real caution and less ostentation of it.

a late time of life

From this reading SOME NEW LESSONS The six years that followed Sir Nicholas' return and Hubert's departure for the North had passed uneventfully at Great Keynes.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading His religious zeal and discretion were further increased by the secret return to the "Old Religion" of several of his villagers during the period; and a very fair congregation attended Mass so often as it was said in the cloister wing of the Hall.