Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

(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 Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

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From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

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

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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From this reading Mr. Bromley was intimate with John Caldigate, and of course would know all about it.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mr. Bromley was intimate with John Caldigate, and of course would know all about it.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Mr. Bromley was intimate with John Caldigate, and of course would know all about it.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Bromley was intimate with John Caldigate, and of course would know all about it.

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

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Bromley was intimate with John Caldigate, and of course would know all about it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

carry out

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

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

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

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

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

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

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

in or at the place that

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Smirkie's first wife had been a Miss Bromley, a sister of the clergyman at Utterden; and as Julia Babington was anxious to take to her bosom all her future husband's past belongings, Mr. Bromley had been invited to Babington.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Bromley was intimate with John Caldigate, and of course would know all about it.

the words that are spoken

From this reading This was said by Mr. Smirkie, the vicar of Plum-cum-Pippin, to Mr. Bromley, the rector of Utterden, and the words were spoken in the park at Babington where the two clergymen were taking a walk together.

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

From this reading It might be that Aunt Polly was at this time well inclined to exercise her hospitality in this direction by a feeling that Mr. Bromley would be able to talk to them about this terrible affair.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Babington Wedding It is your duty,--especially your duty,--to separate them.'