Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

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From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

a room used for dining

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

being one more than ten

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

provided with a frame

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

ten 10s

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

impressive in appearance

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

in a wasteful manner

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

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 In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

plural of “mushroom” — common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

on one occasion

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

being five more than seventy

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

being six more than seventy

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

a share of something

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

tasting sour like a lemon

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

having or showing or conforming to good taste

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

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

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

in the direction of

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

not trimmed

From this reading A porter handed him an uncut Times, which he proceeded to cut with a skill which betrayed familiarity with this delicate operation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and walked towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly framed paintings.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

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

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

in or at the place that

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

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

From this reading In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dearly Phileas Fogg, having shut the door of his house at half-past eleven, and having put his right foot before his left five hundred and seventy-five times, and his left foot before his right five hundred and seventy-six times, reached the Reform Club, an imposing edifice in Pall Mall, which could not have cost less than three millions.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading His breakfast consisted of a side-dish, a broiled fish with Reading sauce, a scarlet slice of roast beef garnished with mushrooms, a rhubarb and gooseberry tart, and a morsel of Cheshire cheese, the whole being washed down with several cups of tea, for which the Reform is famous.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He repaired at once to the dining-room, the nine windows of which opened upon a tasteful garden, where the trees were already gilded with an autumn coloring; and took his place at the habitual table, the cover of which had already been laid for him.