Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

later than; following

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

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From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

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

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

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

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

on or to one side

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

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

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

rural regions

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

characterized by great determination

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

set up or found

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

the act of giving

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

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

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

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

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

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

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

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From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

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

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

immediately past

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

most important element

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

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

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

not any; not one

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

move with force

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

on the contrary

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

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From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

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From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

make square

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

from that place or that time

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Both he and Mrs. Allingford had been as quiet as mice during the last hour; indeed, the novel position in which they found themselves inclined them rather to thought than conversation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

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

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

male cat

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

devoid of creatures

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Man and beast must be fed somewhere, however, and, according to Tom, the elephant was giving no uncertain signs that he wanted his dinner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading So, against his better judgment, Scarsdale had turned aside into a neighbouring town, whence, after an hour's rest and refreshment, he determined to push on that afternoon to a quiet inn he knew of, near Fording Bridge, and thence to Christchurch the following morning.

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

From this reading IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER The village clock was on the stroke of one when the little procession drew up before the door of the principal inn in the main square of a small town on the road between Salisbury and Southampton.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Scarsdale had been surprised to find how little excitement they had created in their progress through the countryside; but then he had chosen the most unfrequented roads, avoiding villages as he would a pestilence.