Chapter XI

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

the state of being absent

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

later than; following

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

anew

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

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

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

make calm or still

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

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

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

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

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

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From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

subject to popular election

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

plural of “gambit” — an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

usually; as a rule

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

the act of giving

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

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From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

and nothing more

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

immediately past

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

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From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

information about recent and important events

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

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From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

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

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The Canon had arrived late on Saturday evening, and he and his wife had had a great deal to talk about.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

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

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

precisely as stated

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

forceful exertion

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

at the time that

From this reading He had been in extreme health and vigour before he started, but when he came back a week after Hugh and Edith had come down to Mannington again, he felt it had quite set him up.

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

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

which person or people

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

to a great degree

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading His wife had written to him every day during his absence, giving news of Ambrose and Perpetua, and the sweet peas and had mentioned the arrival of the Graingers.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Canon Alington had just returned from a ten days’ holiday, which he had spent in yachting in the calm and pleasant waters of the Solent.

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From this reading This was _à propos_ of the Literific, as it was now quite generally called by the members of the Society, and Mrs. Grainger, who with her husband had been unanimously elected in the course of the last winter, had promised to read them a paper at their June meeting, to which the members looked forward very much, since it was, of course, widely known that she was the author of “Gambits,” and something very advanced might be expected.