Chapter XI

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From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

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

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

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

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

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

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

present

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

the state of being certain

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

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

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

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

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

recognizable; marked

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

expressing or manifesting disapproval

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

a social unit living together

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

inappropriate levity

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

obtain

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

let have

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

of great significance or value

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

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

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

keep busy with

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

above and across; more than

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

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From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

precisely, exactly

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

express in words

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading To Miss Brent, William the Conqueror was what _The Mayflower_ is to all ambitious Americans--a social jumping-off point.

not in physical motion

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

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

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

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

From this reading There were no army lists in 1066, or passengers' lists in 1620.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MISS BRENT'S STRATEGY Having become reconciled to what she regarded as Patricia's matrimonial plans, although strongly disapproving of her deplorable flippancy, Miss Brent decided that her niece's position must be established in the eyes of her prospective relatives-in-law.

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

From this reading No one could say with any degree of certainty what it was that Geoffrey Brent did for, or knew about, his ducal master; but it was sufficiently important to gain for him a grant of lands, which he had no more right to occupy than the Norman had to bestow.

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From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Brent was proud of her family, but still prouder of the fact that the founder had come over with that extremely dubious collection of notables introduced into England by William of Normandy.