Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

(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 Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

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From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

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From this reading EXEUNT OMNES.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

at a previous time

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

highest in quality

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

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

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

go away from a place

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

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

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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From this reading EXEUNT OMNES.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

term of address for a man

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

accommodation for animals (especially for horses)

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

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From this reading "This ancient and well-established house," Mr. Lightfoot's manifesto states, "has been repaired and decorated in a style of the greatest comfort.

widely or fully known

From this reading Frederic Lightfoot, formerly _maître d'hôtel_ in the service of Sir Francis Clavering, of Clavering Park, Bart., has begged leave to inform the nobility and gentry of----shire that he has taken that well-known and comfortable hotel, the Clavering Arms, in Clavering, where he hopes for the continued patronage of the gentlemen and families of the county.

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

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

at the time that

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

in or at the place that

From this reading Our characters are all a month older than they were when the last-described adventures and conversations occurred, and a great number of the personages of our story have chanced to re-assemble at the little country town where we were first introduced to them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gentlemen hunting with the Dumplingbeare hounds will find excellent stabling and loose boxes for horses at the Clavering Arms.