Chapter XX

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

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

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

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

having received what was desired

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

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

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

(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 day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Even Lord St. Amant was a good deal impressed by the scene.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

closely encircling

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

in the direction of

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Apart from that fact, the town looked as if it was in the enjoyment of a public holiday, but even that was in its way a tribute.

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

From this reading The streets were full of people, and round the entrance to the churchyard was a huge crowd.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Every blind in the High Street was down--a striking mark of respect indeed towards both the dead banker and his widow.

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

From this reading It was the day of Godfrey Pavely's funeral, and more than one present at the great gathering observed, either to themselves or aloud to some trusted crony or acquaintance, that the banker would certainly have been much gratified had he seen the high esteem in which he was held by both the gentle and simple of the surrounding neighbourhood.