Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

(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 With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

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

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

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

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

(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 With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

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From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

take exception to

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading --Edmund Waller.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

refrain from doing

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

a social unit living together

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

moving with great haste

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

the force of workers available

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

cut with a saw

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

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

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A cornet carried the blue banner of the Parliament, with its motto, “God with us,” and the Captain brought up the rear.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading --Edmund Waller.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.”

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

From this reading The churchyard, which during Norton’s visit had looked so peaceful, had become, before the Colonel had ridden halfway back to Canon Frome, the scene of an extraordinary gathering.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading With bewildered astonishment the Vicar saw the villagers hurrying in from all directions--men in their smock frocks, women fresh from their household work in cap and apron, and eager children pressing to the front that they might the better see the soldiers in their glittering steel helmets and corslets, their buff coats and orange scarves.