Chapter VII

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

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

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

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

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

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

cause to be bored

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE CALLING IN LIFE CHOSEN.

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

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading THE CALLING IN LIFE CHOSEN.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

characterized by great determination

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

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

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

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

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

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

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

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

From this reading THE CALLING IN LIFE CHOSEN.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

a boy or man

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE CALLING IN LIFE CHOSEN.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

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

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

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 A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

in the recent past

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

toned down

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

ready and willing to be taught

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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

From this reading THE CALLING IN LIFE CHOSEN.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

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

From this reading A cousin of his mother’s came to spend a few days at the rectory.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

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

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

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

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

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

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As Eveline had said, what seemed an accident determined Mark’s choice of an occupation.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

which person or people

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had recently lost a very promising son, and was much softened and saddened by his trouble, and in his saddened mood his thoughts turned to his cousin James, whom he remembered a bright and cheery lad, very much his own junior.

single because of death of the spouse

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He knew that there were two lads at Rosenhurst, one the son of his cousin James, the other of his widowed cousin Margaret, and he thought with interest of him who bore his own name, and wondered whether he in any way resembled his lost Edward—whether he was a true Echlin, like his father, earnest, teachable, and faithful.