Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

(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 QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

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

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

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From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

brought together in one place

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

unvarying in nature

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

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From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

writing a first version to be filled out and polished later

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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 Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

being one more than ten

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

all things; all of a situation

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

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

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

the batting turn of a cricket player or team

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

absolutely essential

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

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

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

not any; not one

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

according to the clock

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Next morning, about ten o’clock, Edward Cossey was sitting at breakfast in no happy frame of mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had gone up to the Castle to dinner on the previous evening, but it cannot be said that he had enjoyed himself.

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

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

From this reading By eleven that night everything was finished, and having carefully collected and docketed his papers, he put the tin box away and went home to bed.

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

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading QUEST HAS HIS INNINGS All that afternoon and far into the evening Mr. Quest was employed in drafting, and with his own hand engrossing on parchment certain deeds, for the proper execution of which he seemed to find constant reference necessary to a tin box of papers labelled “Honham Castle Estates.”