Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

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

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

for the reason that

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

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

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

divisible by two

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

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From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

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

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

a person who travels by foot

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

hold back to a later time

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

established beyond doubt

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

a person who represents others

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

determined

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

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From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

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From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

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

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

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

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

up to a particular time

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

compelling immediate action

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.

under normal conditions

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the example of the Tolbridges and Bannisters had a certain effect on Thorbury society, and people now began to drive out to Cobhurst; not very many of them, but some of them representative people.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

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

From this reading Mr. Ames, the rector of Grace Church, came early because the Haverleys had been to his church several times, and Mr. Torry, the Presbyterian minister, came afterwards because the Haverleys had stopped going to Grace Church, and he did not know that it was on account of the gig shafts.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

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

From this reading They did not live in the town, and moreover newcomers, even to the town itself, were usually looked upon as "summer people," until they had proved that they were to be permanent residents, and the leading families of Thorbury made it a rule not to call on summer people.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Hampton, the Methodist, who was a pedestrian, walked out to Cobhurst one day, but as neither the brother or sister could be found, he good-humoredly resolved to postpone a future call until cooler weather.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "IT COULDN'T BE BETTER THAN THAT" The Haverleys could not expect that the people of Thorbury would feel any general and urgent desire to recognize them as neighbors.