Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

later than; following

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

past form of “bicycle” — ride a bicycle

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

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From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

the first light of day

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

wanted intensely

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

provide entertainment for

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

a social unit living together

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

be excessively hot

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

a young female

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

of the present time and place

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

signifying nothing

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

unbearably arrogant or conceited

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

not close together in time

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

full of life and energy

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

a young woman who is not married

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

joined in matrimony

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

and nothing more

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

a form of address for a man

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

disregarded

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

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

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

Identical; not different.

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

with spasms

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

having a supporting base

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

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

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

plain to see

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

in a hearty manner

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading The situation was isolated with regard to other seats: it being the one great house of a poor and insignificant neighbourhood.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

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

From this reading But these were not the class of visitors that Blagdon desired to entertain, and his rudeness was insufferable and undisguised.

at the time that

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

which person or people

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading First, came those known as ‘the small fry’ or the village; these included the two Miss Jessops--maiden ladies of gentle birth, churchy, poor, and kindly; Captain and Mrs. Howard, retired Army people, agreeable and middle-aged--who had seen the world; Mr. Byng, an Indian Civilian and keen politician, with two pretty daughters who bicycled after the hounds and kept prize poultry, and others of the same standing.

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

From this reading When Blagdon married, people hoped that a new era was about to dawn; a pretty girl of good family would be warmly welcomed as the social queen, and the immediate residents hastened to wait upon the bride.

a late time of life

From this reading Sharsley, its spreading park, and somewhat neglected gardens, had been partly closed for years; the owner merely visiting it spasmodically, with lively parties for shooting or hunting.