Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

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From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

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

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

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From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

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

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

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

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

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

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

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

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

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

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

(law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

something that is lost

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

most important element

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

except for; apart from

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

a male human offspring

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

in a resolute manner

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

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From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

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

From this reading He was a man of forty three or four, stoutly and strongly built, and inclined to be portly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

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

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

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

From this reading Squire Thorndyke, of the Manor House of Crawley, was, on the 1st of September; 1782, walking up and down the little terrace in front of the quaint old house in an unusually disturbed mood.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

at the time that

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

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

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading For ten years he had led a life resembling that of most of his neighbors; he had hunted and shot, been a regular attendant at any main of cocks that was fought within fifteen miles of Crawley, had occasionally been up to London for a week or two to see the gay doings there.

a late time of life

From this reading Save the loss of his wife four years before, there had been but little to ruffle the easy tenor of his life.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading A younger son, he had, at his mother's death, when he was three and twenty, come in for the small estate at Crawley, which had been her jointure.