Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

later than; following

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

extreme mental distress

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

psychological suffering

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

extreme fatigue

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

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

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

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

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

to an insufficient degree

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

at an uneven rate

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

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

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

come together

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

not any; not one

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

required or under orders

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

used as intensifiers

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had since taken food insufficiently and irregularly, and was, therefore, in no condition to meet the extraordinary demands of the ordeal through which he was passing.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

an energetic style

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.

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

From this reading As it was, the previous night's debauch told against him like a term of illness.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Mental distress, moreover, is far more wearing than physical effort, and his anguish of mind had risen several times during the day almost to frenzy.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE WORLD'S VERDICT--OUR KNIGHT A CRIMINAL A few moments before his interview with the thrifty and respectable Mrs. Gruppins, Haldane had supposed himself too weary to drag one foot after the other in search of another resting-place; and therefore his eager hope that that obdurate female might not be gifted with the same quality of "in'ards" which Pat M'Cabe ascribed to Mr. Arnot.

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

From this reading He had, indeed, nearly reached the limit of endurance, for had he been in his best and most vigorous condition, a day which taxed so terribly both body and mind would have drained his vitality to the point of exhaustion.