Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

any thing at all

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

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

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

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

From this reading We must be in Edinburgh as early as possible in the morning.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading We must be in Edinburgh as early as possible in the morning.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading We must be in Edinburgh as early as possible in the morning.

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From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the act of departing

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

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

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

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

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

and nothing more

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We must be in Edinburgh as early as possible in the morning.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must be in Edinburgh as early as possible in the morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

as might be expected

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

easily agitated

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

on one occasion

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

showing little emotion

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

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From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading We must be in Edinburgh as early as possible in the morning.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

term of address for a man

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

in the near future

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

successive (without a break)

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

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

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading But I am not sure that Mr. Lindsey struggled much with anything--he was cool and phlegmatic as usual, and immediately began to think of practical measures.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

precisely as stated

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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From this reading Be guided by me--come straight back to Berwick, stop the night with me at my house, and we'll be on our way to Edinburgh by the very first train--we can get there early, by the time the banks are open.

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

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

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

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

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

From this reading "Look here, Portlethorpe," he said, as soon as we were in the motor car which we had chartered from Newcastle station, "we've got to get going in this matter at once--straight away!

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE HATHERCLEUGH BUTLER The three of us went away from the bank manager's house struggling with the various moods peculiar to our individual characters--Mr. Portlethorpe, being naturally a nervous man, given to despondency, was greatly upset, and manifested his emotions in sundry ejaculations of a dark nature; I, being young, was full of amazement at the news just given us and of the excitement of hunting down the man we knew as Sir Gilbert Carstairs.