used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
advowsonnoun
the right in English law of presenting a nominee to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
recognizable; marked
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
Dora
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From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
Hutting
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From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
Jeremy's
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From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
Milldean
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From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
on one occasion
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
in other respects or ways
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
a course of conduct
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
post-office
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From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
Raymores
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From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
except if; if not
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
precisely as stated
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading His path in life was clear, visible to the very end, and entirely peaceful--unless Dora decided otherwise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So the rooms came in handy for the Raymores; and it suited Jeremy's inclination and leisure to stay the while with his sister on the hill.
which person or people
From this reading He had a well-to-do father who had bought the advowson for him as a wedding present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The new curate did not need them; he was staying at the rectory, and meant, after his marriage with Dora Hutting, to build himself a little house, go on being curate, and ultimately be rector.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE GREAT WRONG The Raymores were lodging over the post-office at Milldean, in the rooms once occupied by the curate.
