Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

call attention to

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

(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 In the new volume Bindle is there all the time.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

someone who is a detective

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

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From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

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From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

depressingly dark

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

death of a person

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

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

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

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

From this reading In the new volume Bindle is there all the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

inflected form of “level” — aim at

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

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

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

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

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

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From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the new volume Bindle is there all the time.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

not any; not one

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

almost; nearly

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

appear again

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

To recall to mind.

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

do one's shopping

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

make square

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

the light of the stars

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

the rays of the sun

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

carry out

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

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

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

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

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the new volume Bindle is there all the time.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

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

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading In the new volume Bindle is there all the time.

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

From this reading One of the criticisms levelled at "The Night Club" was that there was not enough of Bindle in it.

(used informally) very small

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

at the time that

From this reading There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town.

English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)

From this reading In this volume reappear practically all those in the previous volume, including the gloomy Ginger, Wilkes, Huggles, Lady Knob-Kerrick, Dick Little, "Guggers," Mr. and Mrs. Hearty, "Millikins," together with a number of new characters.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. _All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons._

in the company of; together with

From this reading This Bindle Book deals with the further adventures of Joseph Bindle, furniture remover.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The story is told of how he helped Mr. Hearty to advertise his new shop; how Lady Knob-Kerrick's drawing-room was, without her knowledge, turned into billets for soldiers; how Mrs. Bindle decided to take a lodger and what came of it; how Bindle became a porter at the Fulham Square Mansions and let the same flat to two people, and the complications that ensued; how he discouraged the Rev. Andrew MacFie's attentions to his niece, Millie Hearty.