Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

later than; following

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

eagerly desirous

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a person employed to take care of game and wildlife

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Go, Joseph!" said my mother.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading "See what he wants.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading "Go, Joseph!" said my mother.

and nothing more

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a speech defect that involves pronouncing “s” like voiceless “th” and “z” like voiced “th”

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

full of life and energy

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

social deportment

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

above and across; more than

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Go, Joseph!" said my mother.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had been listening to Harriet's lively lisp and mimicry of Constantia's many aspirants.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I cannot be fashed with such things at such a time."

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

precisely as stated

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "See what he wants.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

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

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "See what he wants.

which person or people

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A JACKDAW'S TAIL FEATHER One of the first mornings after the coming of the Caw girls--just as we were all sitting late over our breakfast, having waited for Constantia (Harriet was always on wing with the lark)--Grace Rigley came up the back stairs, shuffling her feet and rubbing her nose with her apron for manners, and told my mother that there was a gamekeeper man who was very anxious to see her down in the kitchen.