Chapter XIV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

later than; following

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

equally

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

(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 Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

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

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

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

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

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

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

any strong feeling

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

at any time

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

a social unit living together

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

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

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

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

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

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

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

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

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

and nothing more

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

immediately past

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

go away from a place

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

the act of departing

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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 Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

above and across; more than

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

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From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

on the contrary

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

in the near future

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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 The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

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

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

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

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

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

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He met the pony-cart coming up the hill, and told the footman to wait for his mistress outside the farmhouse.

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

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

at the time that

From this reading He got back to the Retreat just in time for supper, and when the meal was over he asked Father Philip for the favour of half an hour's conversation.

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

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

during the time that

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

which person or people

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After introducing Enid to the sorrow-stricken family, Vane took his leave of her to go about his work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The request was, of course, immediately granted, and as soon as he was alone with the old man, who was wise alike in the things of the world and in those of the spirit, he told him, not as penitent to confessor, but rather as pupil to teacher, the whole story of his meeting and conversation with Enid, not omitting the slightest detail that his memory held, from the first thrill of emotion that he had experienced on seeing her to the last word he had spoken to her on leaving the farmhouse.

but in spite of that

From this reading Then he went on to the other hamlet, doing his work just as well and conscientiously as ever, and yet all the while thinking many thoughts which had very little connection with it.