Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

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

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

expected hopefully

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

plural 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 A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading A chapel stood in the midst.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

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

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

past form of “fence” — enclose with a fence

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

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

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

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

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

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

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

plural of “living” — the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading A chapel stood in the midst.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

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

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

in other respects or ways

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

the act of preferring

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

term of address for a man

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading On either side, right and left, ran sixteen almshouses, and at the end, opposite to the iron gates, stood the dwelling of the chaplain to the charity, a fine residence, called Hazeldon House.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A chapel stood in the midst.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In a fine, open part of the town was a cluster of buildings, called Hazeldon’s Charity, so named from its founder Sir Thomas Hazeldon--a large, paved inclosure, fenced in by iron railings, and a pair of iron gates.

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

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A different preferment from what had been anticipated for him; otherwise the news had been nothing extraordinary, for it is usual for the Dean and Chapter to provide livings for their minor canons.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

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

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Before the nine days’ wonder, which, you know, is said to be the accompaniment of all marvels, had died away, Helstonleigh was fated to be astonished by another piece of news of a different nature--the preferment of the Reverend William Yorke.