accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
Broomleys
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From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
placed in a grave
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
any strong feeling
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
a social unit living together
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
graveside
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From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
immemorialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
Mandeleys
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From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
Marcia
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From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
a particular point in time
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
recognisableadjective
capable of being recognized
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
Richard
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From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
soberly-clad
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From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The Marquis himself, clad in sombre and unfamiliar garments, stood in his pew and followed the little procession to the graveside.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading The new tenant of Broomleys was there, and Marcia, deeply veiled but easily recognisable by that brief moment of emotion which followed the final ceremony.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The little congregation of soberly-clad villagers received more than one surprise during the course of the short and simple service.
Vont
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From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
in or at the place that
From this reading At its conclusion, the steward, following an immemorial custom, invited the little crowd to accompany him to Mandeleys, where refreshments were provided in the back hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Richard Vont was buried in the little churchyard behind Mandeleys, the churchyard in which was the family vault and which was consecrated entirely to tenants and dependents of the estate.
