Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

later than; following

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

without missing a year

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

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

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

a boy or man

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

the offspring who came first in the order of birth

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

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

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

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

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

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

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

immediately past

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

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

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

past form of “matriculate” — enroll as a student

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

a particular point in time

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

a form of address for a man

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

deliver a sermon

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

on the contrary

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

be standing; be upright

From this reading John had deferred his journey to the last moment, in order to stand godfather to Nancy's healthy firstborn.

carry out

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

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

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading By good luck--or rather by using her common sense and divining the mistake--Hetty refused.

precisely as stated

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For weeks after, Nancy shuddered to think what might have happened if Hetty and her father had come face to face at the ceremony or the feast.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Late in September, having been chosen to preach on St. Michael's Day in St. Michael's Church the sermon annually delivered by a Fellow of Lincoln, John travelled up to Oxford, whither Charles followed him a week or two later, to take up his residence in Christ Church, and be matriculated on the first day of the October term.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.

United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)

From this reading John Lambert--honest man and proud father--had honoured the event with a dinner, and very nearly wrecked his own domestic peace by sending out the invitations in his own hand and including Mr. and Mrs. Wright.