Chapter XXII

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

(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 He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

the act of burning something

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

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From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

communicated in words

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

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 If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

the literary culture

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

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 If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

not any; not one

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

not divisible by two

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a human being

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

someone who practices a learned profession

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

make square

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

express in words

From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

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

From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

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From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

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

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

at the time that

From this reading That glance round the room, brought back to his remembrance, in an odd flash of memory, Christina's first visit to him, when he was occupying Dr. Stokes's house in the country.

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

From this reading "Burning my boats with a vengeance," Fergusson muttered, looking round the room which he had learnt to love, and smiling a troubled smile that had no joy behind it.

which person or people

From this reading He sat alone in the room he used as study and general sitting-room, and, spread on the table before him were two letters, one from a house-agent informing him that a possible client was in treaty for his house; the other from a medical practitioner in the north of England, who expressed a desire to come in person, and learn all particulars about the practice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I CAME TO-DAY, TO TELL YOU SO."

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading If Fergusson had left the great house in the square with his spirits at zero, they had travelled many degrees below that point on the following morning.