Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

(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 LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

a formal public statement

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

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

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

set up or found

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

the act of giving

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

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 LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

information about recent and important events

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

on one occasion

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

-ing form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

not used up

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

cut with a saw

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

in the near future

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

cut off or left behind

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The same kind of journey that she had made the three cousins made.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She said nothing of her trip to America, which she realised once she saw the crowds of stranded Americans must be given up for the present for want of steamer accommodation.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

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

From this reading From London Henriette went on to Truckleford, but Helen astounded her sister by remaining in town, giving as her reason that she wanted to see if she could not sell some of her sketches.

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

From this reading News that her daughters were safe was a relief to her: but the announcement that they were on their way to join her brought a premonition of overcrowding.

in or at the place that

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

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

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LONGFIELD DECIDES How Madame Ribot travelled third-class all night to Boulogne, where she was crowded on board a steamer with Belgian refugees and American tourists, whom she found equally objectionable in interfering with her comfort, and then finally to London and Truckleford, was a narrative which excited such sympathy in the simple vicarage that life there was soon adapted entirely to her habits.