Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

a man of refinement

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

United States writer and soldier who led the first Black regiment in the Union Army (1823-1911)

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

and nothing more

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

set afire or burning

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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 One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

come together

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

a form of address for a man

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

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

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

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

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

be seated

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

plural of “smoker” — a person who smokes tobacco

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

moving toward the south

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

at once

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

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

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

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

From this reading HIGGINSON Thus it happened that the southbound local, which went through at eight-ten, did not acquire Varney as a passenger that night; and his old friend, Elbert Carstairs, did not meet his emissary at nine-thirty, or indeed at any hour that evening.

which person or people

From this reading The other, who happened to sit in the seat just before him, did not smoke.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading RELATING HOW VARNEY FAILS TO DIE; AND WHY SMITH REMAINED IN HUNSTON; AND HOW A RECEPTION IS PLANNED FOR MR.

a late time of life

From this reading One of them straightway lighted a long cigar, which a gentleman had given him that morning, doubtless unwisely, for he was not above twelve years old.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading But two travelers for New York did board the local at Hunston, and both of them, as it chanced, repaired to the car provided for smokers, each for his own reasons.