Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”

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From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

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

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the act of departing

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”

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

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

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From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

immediately past

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

not often

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

with honesty

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

create by training and teaching

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

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

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

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

From this reading “Well, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

the act of using

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading HOW GEORGE TREATED JOHNNIE Some two or three days before the scene described in the last chapter the faithful George had suddenly announced his desire to visit London.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

(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, Squire,” answered his retainer, looking marvellously knowing, “I don’t rightly know, but there’s a cheap train goes up to this here Exhibition on the Tuesday morning and comes back on the Thursday evening.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What?” said the Squire in astonishment, for George had never been known to go out of his own county before.

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

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”

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

From this reading Ten shillings both ways, that’s the fare, and I see in the _Chronicle_, I du, that there’s a wonnerful show of these new-fangled self-tying and delivering reapers, sich as they foreigners use over sea in America, and I’m rarely fell on seeing them and having a holiday look round Lunnon town.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why, what on earth are you going to do in London?”