Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

capable of being reached

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

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

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading They waited in the churchyard for the minister’s appearance.

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

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

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

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

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

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading They waited in the churchyard for the minister’s appearance.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

one or the other of two

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

an instinctive motive

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

engage in

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

female equine animal

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading They waited in the churchyard for the minister’s appearance.

a particular point in time

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

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

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

not any; not one

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

more often or more frequently

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

on one occasion

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

above and across; more than

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

a local church community

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

a formal public statement

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

a male human offspring

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

in a sullen manner

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

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

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They waited in the churchyard for the minister’s appearance.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

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

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

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From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had not indeed to climb into his watchman’s tower without the pretence of a proclamation, but on that very morning his father had put the mare between the shafts of the gig to drive his wife to Tiltowie and their son’s church, instead of the nearer and more accessible one in the next parish, whither they oftener went.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Arrived there, it was not wonderful they should find themselves so dissatisfied with the spiritual food set before them, as to wish heartily they had remained at home, or driven to the nearer church.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Never dawned Sunday upon soul more wretched.

be the cause or source of

From this reading The moment the service was over, Mr. Blatherwick felt much inclined to return at once, without waiting an interview with his son; for he had no remark to make on the sermon that would be pleasant either for his son or his wife to hear; but Marion combated the impulse with entreaties that grew almost angry, and Peter was compelled to yield, although sullenly.