the state of being absent
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
in addition
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
archaeologicaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
ASTONISHINGadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
BarringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
Bilson
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From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
brakenounUS /breɪk/
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
bustled
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From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
DEPOSITIONnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/
the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
didn't
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From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
ex-pupil
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From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
a social unit living together
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
assemble or get together
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
a man of refinement
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
Harchester
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From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
near-sighted
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From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
overcrowdingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
on the contrary
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
recalcitrantadjectiveUS /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
RECOUNTINGnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
Theresa'snounUS /tərˈiːsəz/
possessive form of “theresa” — Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
in the direction of
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
on a floor above
From this reading RECOUNTING AN ASTONISHING DEPOSITION Theresa Bilson bustled upstairs.
VeritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading During the inspection of the Cathedral the Dean paid her quite marked attention; thanks, in part, to her historical and archaeological knowledge--of which she made the most, and to her connection with the Verity family--of which she made the most also.
precisely as stated
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such, in any case, was Theresa's opinion, she herself having figured conspicuously in the foreground.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In precisely what that connection might consist, the learned and timid old gentleman, being very deaf and rather near-sighted, failed to gather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
éclat
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From this reading Barring the absence of the extra brake, which had caused--and for this she could not be sorry since didn't it justify her "attitude" towards her recalcitrant ex-pupil?--some inconvenient overcrowding in transit to and from the station, and barring the rain, which set in between five and six o'clock, the expedition to Harchester passed off with considerable _éclat_.
