Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

later than; following

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

eagerly desirous

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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 The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

without deviation

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

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From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

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

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

person who does no work

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

lying or leaning on something else

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

communication between individuals

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

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

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

plural of “living” — the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

the force of workers available

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

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From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

in a mutual or shared manner

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

not any; not one

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

above and across; more than

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

a local church community

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

in the recent past

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

cause to ripen or develop fully

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

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

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

for a short time

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

plural of “similarity” — the quality of being similar

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

in the near future

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

carry out

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

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

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was expected to be not later than the end of June, for Dr. Taylor was anxious to hand over his duties to his successor as soon as possible.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

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

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

up to a particular time

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

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

From this reading Morland was easily persuaded to prolong his stay at Pemberley until his induction to his new living should take place.

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

From this reading The acquaintance of these two men, formed directly after Morland's arrival, promised to ripen into a friendship; there were similarities in their characters that mutually attracted them, and on the tranquil simplicity of the life at the Parsonage Morland hoped to model his own.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Ferrars had so recently arrived at Pemberley, having, as has been said, exchanged livings with the former incumbent, and left Delaford shortly after Colonel Brandon's death, that there had not been time for much intercourse between them and the Darcys, though Elizabeth had been greatly pleased with what she had seen of Mrs. Ferrars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Morland was by no means an idler; he spent a considerable part of his time in study, and read and worked with Mr. Ferrars, helping him occasionally in parish duties.