Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

anew

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

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

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

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

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

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

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

of short duration or distance

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading FOR THE DEFENSE.

perceived or discerned

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

divisible by two

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR THE DEFENSE.

set up or found

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

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

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

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

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

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

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

most important element

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

many times at short intervals

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

on one occasion

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

deliver a hard blow to

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

express in speech

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

carry out

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

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

From this reading FOR THE DEFENSE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

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

From this reading This latter interruption did not, however, often take place, for Mr. Balais was as brief in speech as he was energetic in action.

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

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

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

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

precisely as stated

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

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

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

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

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Balais rose again it was to speak for the defense, and he addressed the jury amidst an unbroken silence.

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

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.

which person or people

From this reading He began by at once allowing the main facts which the prosecution had proved--that the notes had been taken from Trevethick's box, and found in the prisoner's possession, who had been detected in the very act of endeavoring to change them for notes of another banking company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So rapt, indeed, was the attention of his audience that the smack of a carter's whip, as he went by in the street below, was resented by many a frown as an impertinent intrusion; and even the quarters of the church clock were listened to with impatience, lest its iron tongue should drown a single sentence.