a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
(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 him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
in addition
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
BROKEN-HEARTED
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From this reading NOT BROKEN-HEARTED.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
at any time
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
every person
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
hunting-field
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From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
labourers
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From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
the force of workers available
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT BROKEN-HEARTED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
and nothing more
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
a male human offspring
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
Squire's
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From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christmas had come and gone at Newton Priory, and the late Squire's son had left the place,--protesting as he did so that he left it for ever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
except if; if not
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To him also life in that particular spot of earth was impossible, unless he could live there as the lord and master of all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
which person or people
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody throughout that and neighbouring parishes treated him not only with kindness, but with the warmest affection.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The gentry, the farmers, and the labourers, all men who had known him in the hunting-field, in markets, on the bench, or at church, men, women and children, joined together in forming plans by means of which he could remain at Newton.