Chapter X

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

consider or hold as true

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

in addition

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

gotten under control

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

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

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

-ing form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

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

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

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

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

someone who hunts game

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

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

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a form of address for a man

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

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

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

having superior power and influence

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

a human being

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

-ing form of “quash” — put down by force or intimidation

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

the act of receiving

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading Returning to Highfield, he lured Nellie into the garden, and informed her he was piling up money in a reckless fashion.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading Some forms of labour were fascinating, and quashing lawyers was one of them.

at the time that

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He looked forward to a busy day without flinching.

produce a literary work

From this reading George did not write to Mr. Hunter returning thanks, but walked into the market town and opened an account with the post office savings bank by paying in the comfortable cheque.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading THE FIRST PERSON SINGULAR PARAMOUNT "This is easier than catching flies," was George's comment, when the cheque for the furniture arrived, together with a document which pretended to be a receipt, but was unable to disguise the fact that it was also an agreement; for it contained a clause, by which George undertook to quit Windward House within three calendar months, and to accept Miss Yard as his tenant for life at a yearly rental of thirty pounds.