Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

in addition

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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From this reading Commander and Mrs. Battye called.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Commander and Mrs. Battye called.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Commander and Mrs. Battye called.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

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

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

a female human offspring

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

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

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

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

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

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

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

held dear

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

used to form the superlative

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Commander and Mrs. Battye called.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

plural of “parish” — a local church community

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

relating to or supported by or located in a parish

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

with little or no delay

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

an educational institution

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

inflected form of “scrap” — dispose of (something useless or old)

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

make steady

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

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

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

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

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

in the direction of

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

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

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As one consequence of such parochial solidarity, the village gentry set in a steady stream towards The Hard on the Monday afternoon following the historic Sunday already chronicled.

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

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

not unfriendly or threatening

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

at the time that

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

during the time that

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

in a wholesome manner

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Captain and Mrs. Taylor called, bringing with them their daughter Louisa, a tight-lipped, well instructed High School mistress, of whom her parents stood--one couldn't but notice it--most wholesomely in awe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading DEALING WITH EMBLEMS, OMENS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Deadham resembled most country parishes in this, that, while revelling in internal dissensions, when attacked from without its inhabitants promptly scrapped every vendetta and, for the time being, stood back to back against the world.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading As is the youthful cuckoo in the nest of the hedge sparrow, so was Louisa Taylor to the authors of her being.--Mrs. Horniblow called also, flanked by her two girls, May and Doris--plain, thick-set, energetic, well-meaning young persons, whom their shrewd mother loved, sheltered, rallied, and cherished, while perfectly aware of their limitations as to beauty and to brains.