Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

placed in a grave

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

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

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

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

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

set up or found

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

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

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

the force of workers available

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

as might be expected

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

not any; not one

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

and nothing more

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

go across or through

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

a special situation

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

a just detectable amount

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

an old word for “to”

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Screw called at Claudius's hotel the next day, the Doctor had gone out.

in or at the place that

From this reading Claudius had left the house early in the morning, and had gone to find the spot where his uncle had been buried--no easy matter, in the vast cemetery where the dead men lie in hundreds of thousands, in stately avenues and imposing squares, in houses grand and humble, high and low, but all closed and silent with the grandeur of a great waiting.

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

From this reading Claudius was not sentimental in this pilgrimage; it was with him a matter of course, a duty which he performed naturally for the satisfaction of his conscience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading He could not have told any other reason, though, if he had been called upon to analyse the feeling which impels most men to do the same thing, under the same circumstances, he would have replied that a scientific explanation of the fact could only be found in the ancient practices of "ancestor worship," of which some trace remains unto this day.

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

From this reading Mr. Screw said he would wait, and sat down with a book to pass the time, for he was fond of reading in his leisure moments, few as they were.