Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

having fair knowledge of

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

congenital absence of an arm or leg

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

disposed to please

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Chapter i.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

demanding attention

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a man of refinement

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

the state of being honored

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Chapter i.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

immediately past

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

the act of departing

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

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 When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

staying power

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a female domestic

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

not any; not one

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

on the contrary

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

do one's shopping

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

in the direction of

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

on a floor above

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

precisely as stated

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

in a violent manner

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading In this amiable office he had been engaged near an hour, and was at that very time lying along on the floor, and his little things crawling and playing about him, when a most violent knock was heard at the door; and immediately a footman, running upstairs, acquainted him that his lady was taken violently ill, and carried into Mrs. Chenevix's toy-shop.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

at the time that

From this reading When Amelia went out in the morning she left her children to the care of her husband.

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

From this reading _Being the first chapter of the eighth book._ The history must now look a little backwards to those circumstances which led to the catastrophe mentioned at the end of the last book.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

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

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Booth no sooner heard this account, which was delivered with great appearance of haste and earnestness, than he leapt suddenly from the floor, and, leaving his children, roaring at the news of their mother's illness, in strict charge with his maid, he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to the place; or towards the place rather: for, before he arrived at the shop, a gentleman stopt him full butt, crying, "Captain, whither so fast?"--Booth answered eagerly, "Whoever you are, friend, don't ask me any questions now."--"You must pardon me, captain," answered the gentleman; "but I have a little business with your honour--In short, captain, I have a small warrant here in my pocket against your honour, at the suit of one Dr Harrison."