Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading The society of luggage loafers boasted a membership of four.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

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

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading The society of luggage loafers boasted a membership of four.

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

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

at any time

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

give expression to

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

enclose with a fence

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The society of luggage loafers boasted a membership of four.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

plural of “going” — the act of departing

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

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

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

having no employment

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The society of luggage loafers boasted a membership of four.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

come together

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading The society of luggage loafers boasted a membership of four.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

being perceived or observed

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

plural of “posture” — the arrangement of the body and its limbs

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

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

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

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

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

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

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

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

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

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

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

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

From this reading On two successive days the society of loafers that lounged outside the gates of Roxton station for the ostensible purpose of carrying hand-bags and parcels, had noticed Major Murray’s red-wheeled dog-cart meet the afternoon express from town.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

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

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

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

From this reading It was not an energetic brotherhood, and had put up a living protest against the unseemly scurry and bustle of twentieth-century methods.

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

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

a Caucasian

From this reading The society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.

belonging to which person

From this reading All the comings and goings of Roxton seemed known to these four gentlemen, whose eyes were ever on the alert, though their hands remained in their trousers-pockets.

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 society’s loafing ground ran along the white fence that closed in the “goods” yard, a fence that carried, from four distinct patches of discoloration, the marks left by the brothers’ bodies in their postures of dignified and independent ease.