Chapter XXX

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

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

matters of personal concern

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

later than; following

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

(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 He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

move towards

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

the act of buying

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

brought together in one place

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

divisible by two

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

set up or found

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

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

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

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

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

for the most part

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

meat from a mature domestic sheep

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

not any; not one

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

by chance

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

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

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

cut with a saw

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

in the near future

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

not in physical motion

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

a state of acute pain

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

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

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

possessive form of “vaughan” — United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

a vivid mental image

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

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

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

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

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

at the time that

From this reading He looked after them as they passed, all unconscious of his eyes, and, when they were lost in the mass of human beings and had disappeared from the range of his vision, he still remained in so pre-occupied a state that his bargains were in danger of suffering.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading One of these was George Williams, steering his way through the crowd with Mary Vaughan's arm in his.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NANNIE SEES HER DUTY ALTHOUGH the Pig-driver, as he sat in his cart at Llangarth Fair, was mainly concerned with the prospective beef, mutton, and pork collected before him, he found time to notice other things.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

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

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.

a late time of life

From this reading For years James Bumpett had known no shame, but the nearest approach to it assailed him as he saw Williams, well-dressed, happy, and evidently with his private affairs on hand, a living witness to the limits of his own power.

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

From this reading It was evident that his former dependent "had a young woman"; a result, no doubt, of his prosperity at Great Masterhouse; perhaps he would soon be setting up a home of his own, perhaps he was even buying things at the fair for his wedding.