used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
Corvick
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From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
divisible by two
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
fidgetyadjective
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
an established custom
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
it's
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From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
lucubrations
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From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
not one, and not any
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
and nothing more
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
by chance
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
dependable
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
carry out
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could only however that evening declare to him that he never missed one for kindness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
bound or secured closely
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I pounced upon my opportunity--that is on the first volume of it--and paid scant attention to my friend’s explanation of his appeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had done more things than I, and earned more pence, though there were chances for cleverness I thought he sometimes missed.
at the time that
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was almost rapture in hearing it proposed to me to prepare for _The Middle_, the organ of our lucubrations, so called from the position in the week of its day of appearance, an article for which he had made himself responsible and of which, tied up with a stout string, he laid on my table the subject.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had done a few things and earned a few pence--I had perhaps even had time to begin to think I was finer than was perceived by the patronising; but when I take the little measure of my course (a fidgety habit, for it’s none of the longest yet) I count my real start from the evening George Corvick, breathless and worried, came in to ask me a service.
