Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

(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 Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

present reasons and arguments

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

excessively forward

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

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

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

take in solid food

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

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From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

preside over

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

many times at short intervals

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

and nothing more

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

an angry dispute

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

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From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

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

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

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

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

make square

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

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

From this reading FOR HIS LOVE AND HIS QUARREL Jeremy Chiddingfold had established himself in London greatly to his satisfaction.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Alec Turner took him often to the Metropolitan Radical Club, and had proposed him for membership.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

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

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

(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 And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.

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

From this reading Here he could eat at moderate charges, play chess, smoke, and argue about all things in heaven (assuming heaven) and earth (which, anyhow, was full of matter for argument).

which person or people

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had hired a bedroom in Ebury Street, an attic, and had made friends with one Alec Turner, a journalist, who lodged in the same house.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading And at Ebury Street he was not only within easy reach of the Imasons in Sloane Street, but equally well in touch with the Selfords in Eccleston Square, and the Raymores in Buckingham Gate.