Chapter XXI

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

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

later than; following

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

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

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

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 She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

a person who is in charge

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

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From this reading Why didn’t you stop it?

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

half the width of an em

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

divisible by two

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

the act of departing

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

full of life and energy

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

not any; not one

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

held or filled or in use

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

above and across; more than

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

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From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

the place where some action occurs

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

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From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

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From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Why didn’t you stop it?

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From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

required or under orders

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been great exultation in St. Augustine’s over the demonstration.

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

in the direction of

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

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

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

in or at the place that

From this reading She had made quite a little drama of the possible scene going on in the rectory, where the Canon and his wife were supposed to be discussing the matter.

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

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why didn’t you stop it?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

but in spite of that

From this reading At the lively supper-party which was held in the little house which the Sitwells occupied, _en attendant_ the parsonage which had been promised them (it was one of their chief grievances that no steps had been as yet taken towards carrying out this promise), on the evening after the school-feast, the parson’s wife had been more animated, more witty even, than usual.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She walked about the room to represent Mrs. Jenkinson panting with rage, demanding, ‘Canon, what were you doing that you let it be?