Chapter XIX

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

later than; following

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

a formal public statement

From this reading “Settling down?” echoed Deborah, laughing, when he made this announcement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

terminate

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

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From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

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

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading “Settling down?” echoed Deborah, laughing, when he made this announcement.

at any time

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

give expression to

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

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From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

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

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “Settling down?” echoed Deborah, laughing, when he made this announcement.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Settling down?” echoed Deborah, laughing, when he made this announcement.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

and nothing more

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

the award given to the champion

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

in a serious manner

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

in the near future

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Settling down?” echoed Deborah, laughing, when he made this announcement.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was thinking seriously of “settling down,” so he told Deborah soon after Christmas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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

From this reading He now spent every second Sunday at his mother’s house, and, by Deborah’s imperatively express command, had altogether given up making her his matter-of-fact offers of marriage, and spent much of his time at Carstow, away from the house.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

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

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

at the time that

From this reading “Settling down?” echoed Deborah, laughing, when he made this announcement.

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

From this reading The only break that ever occurred in the quiet uniformity of Deborah’s daily duties was on the occasion of Godwin’s visits, which had become more frequent of late.

during the time that

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Rees Pennant and his two confederates in evil were passing an existence of feverish excitement in London, life at Carstow rippled on with the monotony of a brook in a plain.