Chapter XL

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

later than; following

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

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

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

dearly loved

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

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

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

the act of departing

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

a female grandchild

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

immediately past

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

a fabric woven with lisle thread

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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 it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

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From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

attach to a support

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

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

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a human being

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

anything indispensable

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

a male human offspring

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

carry out

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But it now becomes requisite to go back a little, for many things had happened before Sir Gilbert and the others got back to the Chase.

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From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

up to a particular time

From this reading SAFE IN PORT The marriage of Everard Lisle and Ethel Thursby Clare did not take place till the following April.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

not subject to a condition

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

at the time that

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

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

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

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

From this reading The first to whom our attention is due are the dear twin-sisters of Rose Mount.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Sir Gilbert, his son, his granddaughter and Lady Pell spent the winter in the South of France, where they were joined in February by Everard on his return from Pineapple City, whither he had gone at John Clare’s request (for Sir Gilbert strongly objected to his son’s going in person) to wind up his affairs, which had been looked after during the past few months by a trusted subordinate, and to dispose of the business.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.

the act of creating written works

From this reading On the morning of the day following that scene at the Chase when Sir Gilbert had unconditionally sanctioned the engagement of his granddaughter to Everard Lisle, Ethel asked her father whether he had any objection to her writing to her “aunts” at Mapleford and informing them of all the wonderful things which had befallen her in the course of the last four-and-twenty hours.