Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

later than; following

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

anew

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

(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 It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

for the reason that

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

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

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

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

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

in an ecstatic manner

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

set up or found

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

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

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

not capable of being separated

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

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 Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

of grammatical gender

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

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From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

above and across; more than

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

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

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Vassie was resplendent, and if she did not love her husband ecstatically she was intensely proud of him.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

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

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

sordid dirtiness

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

in a softened tone

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He was ashamed of this feeling and tried to suppress it, but it was there nevertheless.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

lacking kindness

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

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

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

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

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading It ceased to twinge when Vassie came down, her husband with her, to pay him a visit--partly because, he guessed, it was to see that all was being done for the baby's welfare in such a masculine house that she had come.

at the time that

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

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

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE DISCOVERING OF NICKY There followed for Ishmael a time when the sordidness inseparable from a death in a civilised country made of everything a hideousness, and he was aware of a rising tide of irritability in himself that he found it difficult to keep within the decorous bounds of the subdued aspect required from a newly-made widower.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Later, after the funeral was over and life at the Manor had somewhat settled down again, with the incongruous addition of a nurse, he began to feel that unkind touch of the ludicrous which accompanies the position of a young man left with a baby on his hands.