Chapter II · At the Vicarage

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

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

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From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

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

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

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

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

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

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

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From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

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

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

give expression to

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

a young female

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

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From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

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From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

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

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

in an official role

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

get by special effort

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

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

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

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From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

carry out

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

from that place or that time

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

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From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

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

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

to the highest extent

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

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

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There was no station at the village, but the Brighton express stopped at Lewes, and thence he could walk or drive to his destination.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

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

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

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

From this reading Alan Fuller thoughtfully tucked the rug round his knees in the third-class compartment of the train which was taking him to Belstone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Still, if Mr. Sorley would withdraw his absurd opposition—and he probably would do so, were the peacock recovered—Alan concluded that he might become officially engaged to Marie, and so she would not be snapped up by other suitors.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.

but in spite of that

From this reading Of course that could not take place for some time since he was not yet making a sufficient income to justify his becoming the husband of the most adorable girl in the universe.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man was in tip-top spirits, as the suggestion of Latimer that he should join in the search for Grison’s assassin, and secure the return of the peacock fetish to Marie Inderwick, ‘rendered him hopeful that success in this direction would lead to his marriage with the girl.