Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

later than; following

From this reading After all, Lavinia is not unrecognizable.

(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 After all, Lavinia is not unrecognizable.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

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From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

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

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

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

From this reading After all, Lavinia is not unrecognizable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

immediately past

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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From this reading After all, Lavinia is not unrecognizable.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

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

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

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

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After all, Lavinia is not unrecognizable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

above and across; more than

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

the local environment

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

the husband of your daughter

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

not in physical motion

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

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

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

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

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

any hard struggle between equally matched groups

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

lacking in sympathy and kindness

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration

From this reading After all, Lavinia is not unrecognizable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading They know that she has passed through deep waters since last in her bloom and bonniness they had looked upon her, though they little guess the awful Dead Sea bitterness of taste of the waters that have gone over her.

accept gladly

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

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

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “If I depart from thee I cannot live; And in thy sight to die, what were it else But like a pleasant slumber in thy lap?”

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

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

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the eyes of all them to whom she was already known, has been welcome, a little hesitating surprise, and a not unkindly curiosity.

belonging to which person

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Scarcely has she left Mrs. Prince, whose brow is still creased by the thought of an imminent son-in-law, when one and another claim greetings from her, and in half an hour she has shaken hands with three parts of the gathering; has been presented to the strange clergy--St. Gengulpha’s has a new vicar since last year--and been cordially pressed by Christopher to feel the biceps of one of the East End curate’s arms, which has shown its merits in the just-ended tug-of-war.