Chapter XXI

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

a female human offspring

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

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the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

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

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

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

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

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

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

in an impartial manner

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

express grief verbally

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

the literary culture

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

march in a procession

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

a form of address for a man

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

not any; not one

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

a full supply

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

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From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

flowing profusely

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

make a low noise

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

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From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "Scandalous, ’pon my soul and body, perfectly scandalous!" he exclaimed.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

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

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

in the direction of

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

except if; if not

From this reading His day was never properly begun unless the letters and the bacon arrived together.

precisely as stated

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, Father?" asked Lilian, not very anxiously, for she was accustomed to little volcanic explosions at home: plenty of rumble but no fire.

at the time that

From this reading He had opened two letters, and cut the third, and Lilian was pouring out his second cup of coffee, when a sudden ejaculation from her father caused her to hold her hand.

which person or people

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.

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

From this reading An End and a Beginning Mr. Barkworth keeps Cool--In Suspense--Tom’s Escort--The Padre’s Story--An Appreciation--Tom’s Reward--Farewell--Herr Schwab’s Lament--Fame--Mbutu Returns Home--Inspiration--Proposals One morning, towards the end of March, Mr. Barkworth was seated at breakfast at The Orchard, Winterslow, dividing his attentions impartially among his food, his letters, and his daughter, who sat facing him at the other end of the table.