Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading And their trouble arose as follows:

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

From this reading And their trouble arose as follows:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

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From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

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

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

not up to expectations

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading And their trouble arose as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

a local church community

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

a natural disposition to be hostile

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

formally approved and invested with legal authority

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

term of address for a man

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And their trouble arose as follows:

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Terms being settled and agreement signed, the lawyers fell to at the linked sweetness of deducing title.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

a source of difficulty

From this reading And their trouble arose as follows:

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

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

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

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

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

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

From this reading There had long been a question between the sisters and Sir Walter Carnaby, brother of the late colonel, about an exchange of outlying land, which would have to be ratified by “Pet” hereafter.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A DISAPPOINTING APPOINTMENT For the sake of Pet Carnaby and of themselves, the ladies of the house were disquieted now, in the first summer weather of a wet cold year, the year of our Lord 1801.

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

From this reading The abstract of the Yordas title was nearly as big as the parish Bible, so in and out had their dealings been, and so intricate their pugnacity.