Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

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

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

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

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

next to; at the side of

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

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From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

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 It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

possessive form of “canon” — 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 The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

any large and important church

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

plural of “charter” — a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

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

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

underpants worn by men

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

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From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

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

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

something written by hand

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

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

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

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

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

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

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

a search for knowledge

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

young domestic cat

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a room where books are kept

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

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From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

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From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

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From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

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From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

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From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

used to form the superlative

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

held or filled or in use

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

above and across; more than

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

question or examine thoroughly and closely

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

in the recent past

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

plural of “reformer” — a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

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From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

an orderly pile

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

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

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

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

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading The kitten had that morning upset an inkstand over three sheets of the Canon's laborious handwriting.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

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

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His table and the floor were littered by them; a stack of the Rolls publications was on his right hand; a Dugdale's "Monasticon" lay open at a little distance; and curled upon a newspaper beside it lay a gray kitten.

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

From this reading He had come down to give a lecture to the Church Club which had been recently started in Markborough in opposition to the Reformers' Club; but his acceptance of the invitation had been a good deal determined by his very keen desire to probe the later extraordinary developments of the Meynell affair on the spot.

which person or people

From this reading It was in the week before Christmas that Professor Vetch--the same Professor who had been one of the Bishop's Commission of Inquiry in Richard Meynell's case--knocked one afternoon at Canon France's door to ask for a cup of tea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading France was in his low-ceiled study, occupied as usual with drawers full of documents of various kinds; most of them mediaeval deeds and charters which he was calendaring for the Cathedral Library.