Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

(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 Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

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

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

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

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

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

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

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

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

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

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

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

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

engage in

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one respect he was sorry.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In one respect he was sorry.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

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

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading In one respect he was sorry.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

required or under orders

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

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

From this reading The news that he had heard that evening was strange and startling.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

bound or secured closely

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

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

From this reading Full of health and strength, the fact that he was not, as he had always supposed, the heir to the estate troubled him not at all.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

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

From this reading Mark was some hours before he went to sleep.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

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

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.

a late time of life

From this reading The fact that in four years he would come in for some twelve thousand pounds was sufficient to prevent his feeling any uneasiness as to his future; and indeed in some respects it was not an unpleasant idea that, instead of being tied down to the estate, he should be able to wander at will, visit foreign countries, and make his own life.