Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

expected hopefully

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

communicated in words

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

set up or found

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

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From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

not any; not one

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

the middle of the day

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

and nothing more

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

characterized by profanity or cursing

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

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From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

a member of a senate

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.

act as a stimulant

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing could be less suited to his present humour than the society which awaited him in his rooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

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

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

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

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

which person or people

From this reading WHEN he reached his rooms that afternoon, Senator Ratcliffe found there, as he expected, a choice company of friends and admirers, who had beguiled their leisure hours since noon by cursing him in every variety of profane language that experience could suggest and impatience stimulate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So far as silent maledictions were concerned, no profanity of theirs could hold its own against the intensity and deliberation with which, as he found himself approaching his own door, he expressed between his teeth his views in respect to their eternal interests.

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

From this reading On his part, had he consulted his own feelings only, he would then and there have turned them out, and locked the doors behind them.

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From this reading He groaned in spirit as he sat down at his writing-table and looked about him.