used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
bestrodeverbUS /bɪˈstroʊd/
inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
BuryingnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
Carruthers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
Coristine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
Coristine's
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From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
well in the past; former
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
having made preparations
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
one or the other of two
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
a man of refinement
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
a state of high honor
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
the literary culture
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
Maguffin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
engage in
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
Marjorie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
Mugginsnoun
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
negligentadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒənt/
characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
not any; not one
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
Rufus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
SylvanusnounUS /ˈsɪlvənɪs/
(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
TelegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
Tryphena
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From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the colonel had no need for the services of Maguffin, that gentleman drove the constable and his prisoner in a cart between these two mounted guards.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Glory Departed--The Mail--Coristine's Letters to Miss Carmichael, Mrs. Carruthers and the Dominie--Sylvanus to Tryphena--Burying Muggins--A Dull Week--A Letter From Coristine and Four to Him--Marjorie's Letter and Book--Telegram--Mr. Douglas and Miss Graves--Reception Parties--The Colonel and Marjorie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The clergymen went home to look over their sermons for the morrow, and to make good resolutions for pastoral duty in the week to come, not that either of them was disposed to be negligent in the discharge of such duty, but a week of almost unavoidable arrears had to be overtaken.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After breakfast on Saturday morning, Mr. Bangs departed, riding his own horse, while Rufus bestrode that of his late friend Nash.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Squire was busy all day looking after his farm hands, and laying out work to be commenced on Monday morning; and Mr. Terry went the rounds with him.
