used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
Biggles
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From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
Bridesdale
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From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
Collingwood
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From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
Coristine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
Coristine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
a female human offspring
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
the act of departing
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
Du
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
FrightensverbUS /ˈfraɪtənz/
third-person singular of “frighten” — cause fear in
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
the act of departing
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
ParthiannounUS /ˈpɑːrθiən/
a native or inhabitant of Parthia
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
Pawkins
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From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
PicnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
Plessis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
Rawdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
Rigby
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From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
uttered with a trill
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
SecuresverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
SubstantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
SylvanusnounUS /ˈsɪlvənɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
TrovenounUS /troʊv/
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
From this reading The Picnic--Treasure Trove--A Substantial Ghost Captured--Coristine's Farewell--Ride to Collingwood--Bangs Secures Rawdon--Off to Toronto--Coristine Meets the Captain--Grief at Bridesdale--Marjorie and Mr. Biggles--Miss Du Plessis Frightens Mr. Lamb--The Minister's Smoke--Fishing Picnic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leaving Marjorie in the hands of her aunt Carmichael, he saluted his daughter, his niece, and his two sisters in law, and took their messages for Susan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After his Parthian shot, the Captain ordered Sylvanus to get out the gig, as he was going home.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Pawkins and Constable Rigby had already taken leave, travelling homeward in an amicable way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
which person or people
From this reading There was grief in the kitchen at the departure of Sylvanus, who expected to be on the rolling deep before the end of the week.
