Chapter VI

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From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

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From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

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

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

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

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

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From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

past form of “collar” — take into custody

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a social unit living together

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

possessive form of “fitzgerald” — English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

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From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

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

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The season was not yet over.

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

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

and nothing more

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

above and across; more than

From this reading The season was not yet over.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

with low volume

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

something that remunerates

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The season was not yet over.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

not in physical motion

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

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

From this reading The season was not yet over.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

a special situation

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

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

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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From this reading Had she suggested Tolstoi or the German Emperor she could not have surprised him more.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

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

From this reading The season was not yet over.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

at the time that

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mrs. Clutterbuck had called upon Mary Smith,--and if my readers will believe me,--Mary Smith had called upon Mrs. Clutterbuck.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And there had come a morning--Parliament was still sitting, the Goodwood Cup was not yet collared--when Mrs. Clutterbuck having heard for weeks past from Mr. Clutterbuck hints and guesses at the necessity for a secretary to deal with his now numerous invitations and engagements, quietly suggested Charlie Fitzgerald.

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

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But when he heard that the proposition had come from the family itself, that it had been largely due to Mr. Fitzgerald's own pronounced affection, and that he would be content with a nominal salary of £400 or £500 a year, Mr. Clutterbuck, though as much astonished as a man rapt into heaven, was convinced of the reality of the business, and the only thing that troubled him was the question of salary.

but in spite of that

From this reading The season was not yet over.