Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

the state of being absent

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

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

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

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

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

for the most part

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

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

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

the act of departing

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

at any time

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

a farewell remark

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

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

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

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

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

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

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

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

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

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

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

immediately past

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

the force of workers available

From this reading Money is immortal; men may come and men may go, but money goes on for ever.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

by chance

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

a state of acute pain

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

to that

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

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

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

a special situation

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They talk about the fleeting character of things, but there is one thing that never changes, and that is money.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well,” he said, in his high, piercing voice, “business is business, and must be attended to, so perhaps you had better go.

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

From this reading His father had so far recovered from his attack as to be at last prevailed upon to allow his departure, being chiefly moved thereto by the supposition that Cossey and Son’s branch establishments were suffering from his son’s absence.

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

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “GOOD-BYE TO YOU, EDWARD” It was on the day following the one upon which Harold proposed to Ida, that Edward Cossey returned to Boisingham.