Chapter XII

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

(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 There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

in an affable manner

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

fearless and daring

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hence he had come unwelcomed and unsung.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

carry on a conversation

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

destroyed or killed

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

something written by hand

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

for this reason

From this reading Hence he had come unwelcomed and unsung.

a highway

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

conformity or harmony

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

march in a procession

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

unpleasantly

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

several time

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

fish eggs or egg-filled ovary; having a grainy texture

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

an educational institution

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

a person, without saying who

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

having a supporting base

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He had arrived at Harley by a train previously notified to his father in bold and legible handwriting and not a soul had met him.

not famous or acclaimed

From this reading Hence he had come unwelcomed and unsung.

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

From this reading Hence he had come unwelcomed and unsung.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

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

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

which person or people

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.

English author whose work used such techniques as stream of consciousness and the interior monologue; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1882-1941)

From this reading CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE ARISEN Christopher Woolf Roe was painfully surprised.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading There had, as a matter of fact, been a suggestion made that he should be received by a comb-and-paper band comprised of school prefects who would march funereally in front of him all the way from the station to the school, but word from Terence Nicholson had gone forth that this would not be in keeping with school dignity.

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

From this reading He had not exactly expected an ornamental awning over the station exit, but he had presumed that somebody of standing in the school would have been waiting upon the platform keenly peering into the carriages as the train came in; somebody who would escort him to the school and introduce him to its leading lights, who would converse with him amiably as they went along the highroad, congratulating him repeatedly upon his delightful father.