Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

the state of being absent

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading THE LAST OF THE HOLLY ARBOUR.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

being joined in close association

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

without stop or interruption

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

many and different

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

at any time

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

a social unit living together

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

yet to be or coming

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading THE LAST OF THE HOLLY ARBOUR.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

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

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST OF THE HOLLY ARBOUR.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

plural of “mumble” — a soft indistinct utterance

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

absolutely essential

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST OF THE HOLLY ARBOUR.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

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From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

not in physical motion

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF THE HOLLY ARBOUR.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

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

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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From this reading To be sure, he had the pleasure of Tincroft's company; and his presence, in like manner, reconciled John to his prolonged absence from home.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

in or at the place that

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

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

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there was another reason—one closely connected with the future family arrangements of Mr. Tom Grigson—which made divers consultations at headquarters thought to be necessary—the headquarters in this case being Mumbleton on the one hand, and the Manor House on the other.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading It was the more to be wondered at that the active man of business, such as we have seen John's old friend had become, should have taken so long a holiday, seeing that there was neither hunting nor shooting to be indulged in at this particular time.

but in spite of that

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading TOM GRIGSON was still staying at his brother's—yet not altogether there, for he and the younger Tom, his first-born, pretty equally divided their time between the Manor House and the Mumbles, where the elder Elliston continued to sway the sceptre—an old man now, but as sharp-witted and fond of having his own way as ever he had been.