Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

equally

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

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

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE RECTOR'S GARDEN PARTY.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

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

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

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

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE RECTOR'S GARDEN PARTY.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading THE RECTOR'S GARDEN PARTY.

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

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

plural of “spouse” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading THE RECTOR'S GARDEN PARTY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

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

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

interact in a certain way

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

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

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

precisely as stated

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

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

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

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

From this reading A few days after the tennis party at the Manor, at which Bertram had talked a good deal to Beatrice, and in a very marked way snubbed Matty Bell, the Rector gave his customary annual treat.

which person or people

From this reading The treat lasted for two days, the first day being devoted to the schools and the humble parishioners, the second to the lads and lasses, the well-to-do matrons and their spouses, who formed the better portion of his parishioners.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Every soul in the place, however, from the poorest fisherman's child to the wealthy widow, Mrs. Meadowsweet, wag expected to come to the Rectory to be feasted and petted, and made much of, at Mr. Ingram's treat.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He gave this treat every year, and it was looked upon by high and low alike as the great event of the merry month of August.