Chapter II · Tordale

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

tolerating without protest

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

(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 Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

not to your liking

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

to come or go into

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

a .45-caliber pistol

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The one had lost; the other had never possessed.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

engage in

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

the force of workers available

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The one had lost; the other had never possessed.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

not any; not one

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

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

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

on one occasion

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one had lost; the other had never possessed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one had lost; the other had never possessed.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The one had lost; the other had never possessed.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

not often

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

except for; apart from

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

not often

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

the quality of being similar

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Both were lonely men; but there all similarity between themselves or their antecedents stopped.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

precisely as stated

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading Finding the prospect of rest and refreshment by no means disagreeable, the officer availed himself of the invitation, and before the afternoon was ended, very friendly relations were established between himself and his host.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

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From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was so seldom that the Vicar of Tordale met with any man able and willing to talk about the outside world in which he had once played his part, that he felt loth to lose his new acquaintance, and insisted on Captain Stondon accompanying him home, and accepting of such hospitality as a widower’s _ménage_ could afford.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.

but in spite of that

From this reading The one had hoped much, and yet the low-ceiled parlour of a country vicarage, which a stranger rarely entered, to which there came few new books, no excitement, no change, sufficed him now; the other had started in life with his way to make, with no apparent future save what his own right arm should win for him, and yet at forty-five he came back from India to enter into possession of Marshland Manor and four thousand a year.