Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

later than; following

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading This, of course, was not a wholly unexpected catastrophe.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This, of course, was not a wholly unexpected catastrophe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

divisible by two

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

extreme fatigue

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

the act of giving

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

a single distinct event

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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 On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE LETTER LOOK.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE LETTER LOOK.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

something that is lost

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, of course, was not a wholly unexpected catastrophe.

an event that happens

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

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

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

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

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading THE LETTER LOOK.

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

From this reading This, of course, was not a wholly unexpected catastrophe.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading This, of course, was not a wholly unexpected catastrophe.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

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

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.

which person or people

From this reading Neither Trevethick nor Solomon, who were the principal proprietors, was the sort of man to play long at a losing game, or to send good money after bad; so, for the present, the pit was closed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading This, of course, was not a wholly unexpected catastrophe.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading On the day that Richard left Gethin, which was itself an incident to keep the tongues of its gossips wagging for a good week, another occurrence took place in that favored neighborhood, and one of even more absorbing interest--the workings of Dunloppel were suspended.

be the cause or source of

From this reading The new vein, after giving an exceedingly rich yield for some months, had of late, it was whispered, evinced signs of exhaustion, although the fact was not known that for several weeks the undertaking had been carried on at a loss.