Chapter XX

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

quickly and without warning

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

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

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading His wife was sewing in the chair opposite Susan.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

make someone convulse with laughter

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

in a cozy manner

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

mental deterioration of organic or functional origin

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

resembling a horse

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

at any time

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

great merriment

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

a room where books are kept

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

absolutely essential

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

and nothing more

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading His wife was sewing in the chair opposite Susan.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

a light shade of red

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading His wife was sewing in the chair opposite Susan.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

be seated

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

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

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

not sympathetic or disposed toward

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading MECKLEN IS DISOBEDIENT On a hot summer night the library of Terry Mannering's house in Brook Street was a cool alluring room.

plural of “weight” — the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

in or at the place that

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

a Caucasian

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

which person or people

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife was sewing in the chair opposite Susan.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Susan sat there, cosily stretched out in a deep armchair placed by an open window.

the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the big centre table Terry was engaged in the arduous task of selecting the probable winner of the St. Leger; and a litter of sporting journals, both pink and white, a much-thumbed copy of _Racing Up-to-Date_, an open volume of Ruff's _Guide to the Turf_, and sheets upon sheets of notepaper covered with abstruse calculations involving such weird factors as weights, lengths and seconds--testified to his earnestness.

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

From this reading At times Terry would sit up abruptly and explode into a concentrated malignant malediction upon every congenital imbecile who ever had, ever did, or ever intended to essay the unravelling of equine form; at other moments he would lean back with a resigned look of martyrdom on his face, heave a long sigh, and offer a fervent prayer to be caught up to heaven in a fiery chariot before he reached the stage of dementia where it would be necessary for him to be hailed to a lunatic asylum--which anguished vociferations only served to convulse his audience with unsympathetic hilarity.