Chapter XI

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

highly skilled

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading How surprised the child would be at his unexpected arrival!

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading How surprised the child would be at his unexpected arrival!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

a young person of either sex

From this reading How surprised the child would be at his unexpected arrival!

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That it would be a glad surprise, he felt no doubt.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

full of events or incidents

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading That it would be a glad surprise, he felt no doubt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

the act of giving

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading That it would be a glad surprise, he felt no doubt.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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 Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

not able to be found

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

not any; not one

From this reading That it would be a glad surprise, he felt no doubt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading That it would be a glad surprise, he felt no doubt.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading How surprised the child would be at his unexpected arrival!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

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

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

at the time that

From this reading THE CHILDREN ARE MISSING BERYL little thought how near her father was to her when she held her class on that eventful Sunday afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Business of an unexpected nature had suddenly called him to Bristol at the end of the week, and his business being accomplished by an early hour on Saturday, it struck him as a happy thought, that since he was half-way between London and Egloshayle, he might as well go on to the latter place, and spend the Sunday there with Beryl.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mr. Hollys had never been known to come home without giving due warning to his household; but for once, circumstances had led him to depart from his usual practice in this respect.

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

From this reading How surprised the child would be at his unexpected arrival!