used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
Annabel
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From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
Annabel's
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From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
Blathwayte
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From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
in a gradual manner
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
I've
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From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
for more time
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
Lowchester
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From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
on one occasion
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
Reggie
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From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
Restham
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From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
express in words
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
not in physical motion
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was still a greater surprise in store for me and for Restham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
vacatingverbUS /ˈveɪkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A SURPRISE So Arthur Blathwayte was made Dean of Lowchester, and at once began his preparations for vacating Restham Rectory; while his promotion gradually subsided from a nine days' wonder into an ordinary and commonplace event.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nothing had any longer the power to vex me very much: but I could guess from Annabel's expression that something was coming which would vex me as much as it was able.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I looked up from the letter I was writing, and wondered indifferently what fresh vexation was in store.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Annabel came into the library one morning with the ominous words: "I've got something to say to you, Reggie."
