Chapter XIX

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

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

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

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

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

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

plural of “dilemma” — state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

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

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

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

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a rug spread out in front of a fireplace

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

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

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

signifying nothing

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

moderately warm

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

the force of workers available

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

and nothing more

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

plural of “solution” — a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

the season of growth

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

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

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

an administrative division of a county

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

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

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

at the time that

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

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

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Squire, it is true, had only a lukewarm interest to give to antiquities, but the Vicar, whose mind had a secret strain of romance, had thrown himself heart and soul into the fascinating subject, and contributed some of the most interesting papers the society possessed.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When the latter place was the base of operations for the enthusiasts, it had been for ages the custom of Mr. Fenton and his wife to invite the Vicar of Crishowell to Waterchurch, so that host and guest might attend the meeting together.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Lady Harriet Fenton and her husband were in what the servants called "her ladyship's boodore," a cheerful apartment, where, as a matter of fact, most of the business of the Waterchurch estate was done, and Mr. Fenton stood on the hearthrug looking at his wife's back, talking, as he talked nearly every day, of agricultural and money dilemmas and their solutions.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Both men were members of the association, and the rendezvous was within comfortable driving distance.

the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE THE Archæological Society which reckoned the border country by the Black Mountain as its special hunting-ground met every winter or early spring; it had two places of assemblage, and those it took in turn, meeting one year at Llangarth, and the next at an insignificant township about twenty miles off across the further bank of the Wye.