Chapter V · Good Society

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

speak to

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

in an affected manner

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

later than; following

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

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From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

(of hats) having a broad brim

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

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From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

someone who is a detective

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

divisible by two

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

a boy or man

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

an estate held in fee simple or for life

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

a man of refinement

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

the act of departing

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

only a very short time before

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

signifying nothing

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

the force of workers available

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

out of fashion

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

on one occasion

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

covered with growing plants

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

a perceptual structure

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

a human being

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

with low volume

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

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From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

an educational institution

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

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From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

marked by care and effort

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

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

From this reading By the door of the Saracen's Head, which was the old-fashioned name of his old-fashioned hostelry, two young men--mere overgrown schoolboys of the Oxford pattern--lounged, chatting and chaffing together, as if bent on some small matter of insignificant importance.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading Each swung a light cane, and each looked and talked as if the town were his freehold.

in or at the place that

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading Hither, then, he repaired, Gladstone bag in hand, and engaged a modest second-floor room; after which, with much trepidation, he sallied forth at once in his best black suit to call in due form on the Reverend the Dean at Durham College.

during the time that

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

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

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.

but in spite of that

From this reading One was a fellow in a loose gray tweed suit and a broad-brimmed slouch-hat of affectedly large and poetical pretensions; the other was a faster-looking and bolder young person, yet more quietly clad in a black cut-away coat and a billycock hat, to which commonplace afternoon costume of the English gentleman he nevertheless managed to give a touch of distinctly rowdy and rapid character.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading |Dick knew nothing of Oxford, and would hardly even have guessed where in the town to locate himself while the examination was going on, had not his old head-master at Chiddingwick Grammar School supplied him with the address of a small hotel, much frequented by studious and economical young men on similar errands.