used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
(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 The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
a quantity of money
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
Blagdon
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From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
cancelledadjectiveUS /ˈkænsəld/
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
dissembled
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From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
dolesnounUS /doʊlz/
plural of “dole” — a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
farmedverbUS /fɑːrmd/
past form of “farm” — be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
a young female
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
a particular point in time
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
namesakenounUS /ˈneɪmseɪk/
a person with the same name as another
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
as might be expected
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
Sharsley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
sponsorsnounUS /ˈspɑːnsərz/
plural of “sponsor” — someone who supports or champions something
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
tenantrynoun
tenants of an estate considered as a group
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
unconcealedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsiːld/
not concealed or hidden
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
unlitadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
which person or people
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The expected heir, for whom conspicuous preparations had been made--bonfires laid ready for the torch, name and sponsors solemnly selected--turned out to be a girl.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This was a severe and unconcealed disappointment to Blagdon, and he allowed his wife to feel the full brunt of his indignation, and displeasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Mrs. Blagdon who had come to Sharsley for the auspicious event, dissembled her dissatisfaction with well-bred dignity, and took a certain amount of notice of the unwelcome infant (her namesake), a fair little waxen creature, adored by her mother from the moment she was laid in her arms.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading The great bonfires remained unlit, the charitable doles were withheld, the grand dinner to the tenantry was cancelled; and Blagdon, like a sulky schoolboy, left home to be consoled by his usual associates.
produce a literary work
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading The estate and all the property was strictly entailed, and, after Hugo, it passed to a distant cousin (naturally detested), a man who farmed a small sheep ranch in New Zealand, and was reported to be barely able to write his name.
