26th
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From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
Abingdon
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From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
ColumnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
Culversham
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From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
feastings
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From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
how
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From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
Jane
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From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
immediately past
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
rejoicings
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From this reading For a description of the general rejoicings the almost hysterical paragraphs in the Culversham local paper must be consulted.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
school-children's
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From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
Tetley
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From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Columns of print were devoted to accounts of feastings and fireworks, tenants' dinners, and school-children's teas.
Toffynoun
caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Abingdon was in her most bustling, her most uncompromising mood, and from an early hour of the morning she was so severe in her speech, and so absolutely radiant in her expression, that it was very difficult indeed to know how to treat her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Peter and Jane were married the following autumn with the ring which Toffy had kept wrapped up in a piece of tissue paper in his waistcoat pocket.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In order to understand and really appreciate the full interest of the occasion one would have had to be at Tetley Place on the morning of the 26th of October last year.
