Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

(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 It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

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

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

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

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

hold firmly and tightly

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

in a self-satisfied manner

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

an established custom

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

expressing persistant and earnest entreaty

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

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

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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 He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

a midday meal

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

and nothing more

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

lasting three seasons or more

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

time during which some action is awaited

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

a message that helps you remember something

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

continuously varying

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

move stealthily

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

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

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

acceptable for a long time

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

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

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

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

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

not yet payable

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

having no precedent; novel

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

migratory

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading There was a touch of self-reproach in his added reminder that a week had elapsed since his return, and he had not already hastened to clasp the excellent old lady's hand.

which person or people

From this reading It was an unprecedented postponement and an infringement of a time-honoured habit; and Rainham had for his habit all the respect of a man who is always indolent and often ill; though it must be admitted that to his clerks, who viewed the trait complacently, and to the importunate Bullen, who resented it, he seemed to be only regular in his irregularity.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A day or two later, as Rainham sat in his river-bound office struggling, by way of luncheon, with the most primitive of chops, his eyes, wandering away from a somewhat mechanic scrutiny of the _Shipping Gazette_, fell upon the shifting calendar on the mantelpiece.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The dial noted Thursday; and he reminded himself that on that day his friend, Lady Garnett, had a perennial habit of being at home to her intimates, on the list of whom Rainham could acknowledge, without undue vanity, his name occurred high.

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

From this reading He decided that at least this occasion should not be allowed to slip; a free afternoon would benefit him.