Chapter XXXI

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

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From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

anew

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

in addition

From this reading So it is also on the following day, and so the next, and so by day and day and week and week.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading So it is also on the following day, and so the next, and so by day and day and week and week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

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

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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From this reading Interestedly and swiftly the time in these preoccupations passes.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it is also on the following day, and so the next, and so by day and day and week and week.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

the next day

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So it is also on the following day, and so the next, and so by day and day and week and week.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Interestedly and swiftly the time in these preoccupations passes.

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

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

participate in games or sport

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

plural of “preoccupation” — an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading Interestedly and swiftly the time in these preoccupations passes.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

an educational institution

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it is also on the following day, and so the next, and so by day and day and week and week.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

in a swift manner

From this reading Interestedly and swiftly the time in these preoccupations passes.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Interestedly and swiftly the time in these preoccupations passes.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

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

From this reading Captain of the School Abbot brings it to his notice; and on arrival at Tower House next morning Mr. Wriford brings it, together with Abbot's reason for mentioning it, to the notice of Mr. Pennyquick.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So it is also on the following day, and so the next, and so by day and day and week and week.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He is quite surprised to find one evening that weeks to the number of half the term have gone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.

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

From this reading THE VACANT CORNER I The morrow finds eager pupils awaiting Mr. Wriford, and eager work and eager play, and again in the evening he is returning to the plumber's shop occupied with the plans for the next day thrown up by these new developments.