aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
authorisedadjective
endowed with authority
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
bailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
breakfasted
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From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
Bullhampton
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From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF THE PUDDLEHAMITES.
Fenwick
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From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
Gilmore
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From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF THE PUDDLEHAMITES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
PUDDLEHAMITES
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From this reading THE FATE OF THE PUDDLEHAMITES.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
shan't
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From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
express a supposition
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF THE PUDDLEHAMITES.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He authorised Fenwick to do what he pleased about the house and the gardens, and promised to give instructions as to the sale of his horses.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If the whole place were not let, the bailiff might, he suggested, carry on the farm himself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fenwick and Gilmore breakfasted together on the morning that the former left London for Bullhampton; and by that time the Vicar had assured himself that it would be quite impossible to induce his friend to go back to his home.
a late time of life
From this reading "I shall turn up after some years if I live," said the Squire; "and I suppose I shan't think so much about it then; but for the present I will not go to the place."
