Chapter X

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

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From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

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

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

plural of “cheque” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

past form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

set up or found

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

the act of departing

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

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

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

the state of being honored

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

beyond normal limits

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Over the fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, no shadows interfered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

a narrow way or road

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

unit of solar radiation

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

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

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

the force of workers available

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

not any; not one

From this reading Over the fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, no shadows interfered.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

above and across; more than

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

record on photographic film

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Over the fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, no shadows interfered.

do one's shopping

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

not in physical motion

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

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

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

having intellectual depth

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

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

From this reading At times he had thought of going into one of the Inns close by, and had inspected chambers there, but he found so many ghosts on every landing that, although a man of fair courage, he became affrighted.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

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

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

at the time that

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

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

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading MYDDLETON WEST still lived in the rooms over a fancy wool shop in Fetter Lane, which he had rented when he first came to London.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Myddleton West was getting on in the world and earning agreeable cheques every month; like many young men in this position, he found it difficult to increase his expenses without taking inordinate pains.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Misses Langley kept his rooms carefully dusted, seeing that the panel photograph of an attractive young nurse, with a thoughtful face, never moved from its position of honour on the mantelpiece.