used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
react verbally
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
AUTOBIOGRAPHICALadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
From this reading AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
next to; at the side of
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
Carey
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From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
Footover
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From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
Gaskett
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From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
godsonnoun
a male godchild
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
hermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
infant'snounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
possessive form of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
labelverbUS /ˈleɪbəl/
assign a label to; designate with a label
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
peppermintnounUS /ˈpepərmɪnt/
herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
pew-opener
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From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
presentmentnounUS /priˈzentmənt/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
publicannoun
the keeper of a public house
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
Pugsley
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From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
Richard
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From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
veritas
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From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
villainousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
vinonoun
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
at the time that
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
which person or people
From this reading I drew a picture of a clergyman (Mr Pugsley it was meant for) christening a baby out of a pint pot, and turning to demand of a villainous old pew-opener (my imaginary presentment of Mother Carey), who stood beside, the infant’s proposed title.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had bought in Footover, on my way back, a bottle of gin and one of peppermint essence; and these I clasped round with a single label bearing the motto “In vino veritas,” and stood them on a little table underneath the drawing, which I nailed to the wall.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The question, within a scroll, issued from his lips, and the answer--“Richard Gaskett, godson of the publican of that name”--from hers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW When I got back to my woodland hermitage--which I regained, as I had foreseen I should, without my absence from the house having excited any comment--I put up, in a little frenzy of mockery, an altar to the God of Luck.
