used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
in actual fact
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
advisedlyadverbUS /ædˈvaɪzədli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
Arnott
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From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
Arnott's
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From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
being joined in close association
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
endeavouring
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From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
Exham
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From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
favouring
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From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
Hugh
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From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
and nothing more
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
livingsnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋz/
plural of “living” — the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
Morice
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From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
not one, and not any
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
organiseverb
bring order and organization to
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
a human being
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
Plummer
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From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
Pyecroft
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From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading AN AUTHORITY ON THE LAW OF MARRIAGE The next day Mr Hugh Morice fulfilled his threat--he paid his ceremonial call at Exham Park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Arnott and Mrs Plummer happened to be entertaining four or five people that afternoon, among them a Mr Pyecroft, a curate attached to one of Miss Arnott's three livings.
in the direction of
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Not only was it unmistakably he, but he was actually--with an air of complete self-possession--marching straight across the room towards her.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
at the time that
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
which person or people
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was favouring that lady with a graphic account of the difficulties encountered in endeavouring, in a country place, to arouse interest on any subject whatever, and was illustrating the position by describing the disappointments he had met with in the course of an attempt he had made to organise a series of local entertainments in aid of a new church organ, when his listener suddenly became conscious that a person had just entered the room, who, if she could believe her eyes, was none other than the unspeakable individual of the previous day.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word "ceremonial" is used advisedly, since nothing could have been more formal and decorous than his demeanour throughout.
