Chapter III

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From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

(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 A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

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

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

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From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

overfull as with blood

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

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From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

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

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

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

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

set down according to a plan

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

of or relating to a magistrate

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

a large moving van (especially one used for moving furniture)

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

by chance

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

marked by harshly abusive criticism

From this reading Miss Fortescue sat in a large chair in the middle of the street and made scathing comments on the appearance and behaviour of the others.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

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

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

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

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

not equipped with what is needed especially furniture

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

plural of “wardrobe” — a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

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

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

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

From this reading A fortnight later Jeannie, Miss Fortescue, and Arthur were all staying at the Black Eagle Hotel, employed in settling in.

at the time that

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus from morning to night the greater part of the street was congested with Pantechnicon vans, and Jeannie and Arthur might be seen many hours a day measuring wardrobes, and finding for the most part that they would not go into any of the rooms.

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

From this reading Morton had been let, but let unfurnished, and in order to avoid the expense of storing, it was laid upon them that they should cram as much furniture into 8 Bolton Street as it would possibly hold.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading “I little thought,” said this magisterial lady one day, “that the time would come when I should see my nephew in his shirt-sleeves wrestling with towel-horses in the Queen’s highway.”