Chapter VI

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

(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 Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

eagerly desirous

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

any thing at all

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading That great authority gave it as his opinion that it would keep fine all day.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

complete or carry out

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

one or the other of two

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

divisible by two

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

opinion or judgment

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading That great authority gave it as his opinion that it would keep fine all day.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That great authority gave it as his opinion that it would keep fine all day.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

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

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

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

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

of great significance or value

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

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

From this reading That great authority gave it as his opinion that it would keep fine all day.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a room where books are kept

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

occurring from time to time

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading That great authority gave it as his opinion that it would keep fine all day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

not in physical motion

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But it had never been known that he had come out of himself, or even out of his library, which was in a manner the outer shell and husk of himself, for anything in the shape of an occasional entertainment, the lighter occurrences of hospitality.

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

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

From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.

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

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Those which were more exclusively his own, the periodical dinners, the parties of guests occasionally assembled in the house either for political motives or in discharge of what he felt to be his duty as an important personage in the county, or for shooting--which was the least responsible of all, but still the man’s part in a house of the highest class--he did give a certain solemn and serious attention to.

which person or people

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On this occasion, however, he was about all the morning with a slightly anxious look about his eyes, in the first place to see that the day promised well, to examine the horizon all round, and discuss the clouds with the head gardener, who was a man of much learning and an expert, as might be said, on the great question of the weather.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That great authority gave it as his opinion that it would keep fine all day.

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From this reading Mr. Wradisley had never been known to give so much attention to any of his mother’s entertainments before.