13th
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From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
1st
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From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
ACCEPTSverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
(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 All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
any thing at all
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
Devene
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From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
Edith
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From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
divisible by two
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
apart from; not including
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
neglectfuladjectiveUS /nɪˈɡlektfəl/
not showing due care or attention
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
and nothing more
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
plain-sailing
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From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
prevalencenounUS /ˈprevələns/
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
RUPERTnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
Rupert's
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From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
Soudanese
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From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
not in physical motion
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
carry out
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUPERT ACCEPTS A MISSION The interval between the 1st of January and the 13th of April, the day of Rupert’s marriage, may be briefly passed over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Edith, however, neglectful as she was of any form of religion, still felt such ancient and obscure influences, and protested, but in vain.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
which person or people
From this reading All the actors are on the scene, except those who have to arrive out of the Soudanese desert; their characters and objects are known, and it remains only to follow the development of the human forces which have been set in motion to their inevitable end, whatever that may be.
belonging to which person
From this reading The choosing of this date, the 13th, which chanced to be a Friday, was one of the grim little jokes of Lord Devene, from whose house the marriage was to take place; a public protest against the prevalence of vulgar superstitions by one who held all such folly in contempt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To these Rupert, a plain-sailing man who believed his days to be directed from above, was certainly less open than most, although even he, by choice, would have avoided anything that might suggest unpleasant thoughts.
