Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A REMONSTRANCE.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

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From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

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From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

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From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

assets in the form of money

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

a size of paper used especially in Britain

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

past form of “idle” — run disconnected or idle

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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 John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

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

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

a brief written record

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading A REMONSTRANCE.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

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

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

in or at the place that

From this reading John, by long practice, had learned to know exactly where to place all his master’s paraphernalia.

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

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mr. Beresford was seated in his library, as usual, in the morning; he had breakfasted and glanced over his newspaper, and now had settled down to ‘work,’ that is, to what he called work.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

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

From this reading He would not have been much the worse had he idled, nor would his finances or anybody’s comfort have suffered; probably that was one reason why he was so industrious.

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From this reading His writing-table was arranged with the most perfect order: here his blotting-book, his pens, his paper of all sizes, from ponderous foolscap to the lightest accidental note; there his books of reference; in the centre, the volume he was studying.