Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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 To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

(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 Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

make calm or still

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

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

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

the act of departing

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

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

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

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

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

-ing form of “herald” — foreshadow or presage

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

any of various plants of the family Malvaceae

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

above and across; more than

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

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

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

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

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

quiet and tranquil

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

in the near future

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

plural of “squeak” — a short high-pitched noise

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They claimed Ruby Caddie had taken to her bed: was that so?

a special situation

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

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

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading He was all upset; he didn't know as he could match his silks, this kind of thing going on; his hand fairly shook.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

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

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Josiah, in anxious squeaks, wanted to know what all this _meant_; hey?

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From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

which person or people

From this reading To these were soon added the Messrs. Jebus, who had been alarmed by a sudden incursion of Sharpes the night before, heralding the proximate over-running of Cyrus by dissolute nobles "cracking their whips round our ears and driving their wheels _over our bodies_ if something isn't done about it!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TRIBULATIONS OF CYRUS The matter came up at Bygoods', next morning, and was discussed with due gravity and decorum: present, Miss Almeria behind the counter, Messrs. Mallow and Jordano in front of it; Mr. Bygood in his wheel-chair, enjoying a little Society in the front shop, before retiring to the slumbrous calm of the back.