Chapter XXX

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

expected hopefully

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

plural of “bicker” — a quarrel about petty points

From this reading He is the reverse of talkative with the Bickers household.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

a cup of tea

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

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

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

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

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

a social unit living together

From this reading He is the reverse of talkative with the Bickers household.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

made more intense

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

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

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

the next day

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

happening every night

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

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

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

on the contrary

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

change to the contrary

From this reading He is the reverse of talkative with the Bickers household.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

an educational institution

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

third-person singular of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading He is the reverse of talkative with the Bickers household.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

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

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Mr. Pennyquick did not show himself throughout the remainder of the day.

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

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

up to a particular time

From this reading The expected dismissal for having struck Master Cupper--awaited in the grim satisfaction of grovellingly docile pupils throughout afternoon school and evening preparation--is deferred, therefore, as Mr. Wriford supposes, until the morrow; and in the morning he finds himself mentioning it to Essie.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The oppression that nightly he brings home from Tower House sits heavily upon him in the bright little parlour, intensified, as on his first evening there, rather than relieved by it.

which person or people

From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He is the reverse of talkative with the Bickers household.

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From this reading ESSIE'S IDEA OF IT I It is Essie who helps Mr. Wriford carry forward the advantage that Master Cupper has gained him.