Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

the state of being absent

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

later than; following

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

move towards

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

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

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

a person employed to take care of game and wildlife

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

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

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

the verbal act of urging on

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

the literary culture

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

having periodic vibrations

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

above and across; more than

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

having a point

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Captain Bowers, anxious to see him and sound him with a few carefully- prepared questions, noted his continued absence with regret.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

not in physical motion

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

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

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

not expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

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

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

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

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As well ask a poacher to call on a gamekeeper the morning after a raid.

the general location where something is

From this reading Mr. Chalk’s anxiety during the negotiations for the purchase of the _Fair Emily_ kept him oscillating between Tredgold and Stobell until those gentlemen fled at his approach and instructed their retainers to make untruthful statements as to their whereabouts.

which person or people

From this reading Three times at the earnest instigation of his friends, who pointed out the necessity of keeping up appearances, had he set out to pay a visit to Dialstone Lane, and three times had he turned back half-way as he realized the difficult nature of his task.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Daily letters from Captain Brisket stated that he was still haggling with Mr. Todd over the price, and Mr. Chalk quailed as he tried to picture the scene with that doughty champion.