used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading “That,” returned Corin admiringly, “is the idea _in toto_.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
Corin
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From this reading “That,” returned Corin admiringly, “is the idea _in toto_.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
move gently or carefully
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
elucidateverbUS /ɪˈluːsədeɪt/
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
to an extreme degree
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
MALFORD
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From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “That,” returned Corin admiringly, “is the idea _in toto_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
the display of a motion picture
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading John sighed.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
express in speech
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “And might one be allowed to question what are the advantages to be gained from such a sojourn?
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
toto
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From this reading “That,” returned Corin admiringly, “is the idea _in toto_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is marvellous with what ease and skill you have grasped and summed up the entire situation.”
wordyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrdi/
using or containing too many words
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCERNING THE VILLAGE OF MALFORD “YOUR idea,” said John meditatively, “as far as I can elucidate it from your somewhat wordy discourse, is that I should accompany you to this exceedingly out-of-the-way, this on your own showing entirely remote, secluded, and sequestered spot, for the sole purpose of affording you amusement in your so to speak out of work hours.”
