Chapter XV

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

speak to

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

(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 He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

every second one of a series

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

a quantity of money

From this reading He showed a certain amount of temper.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

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

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He showed a certain amount of temper.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

the act of giving

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

go away from a place

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

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

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

become covered with mist

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

not any; not one

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

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

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

not often

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.

express the need or desire for

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed a certain amount of temper.

not in physical motion

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

a person who follows next in order

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

sullen or moody

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.

the rays of the sun

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He showed a certain amount of temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

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

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.

not possible to deny

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

precisely as stated

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

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

From this reading But had Erb known this, there would still have remained the undeniable fact that, for the time at any rate, the atmosphere was murky.

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

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

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

From this reading He sent in his keys addressed to the acting secretary, and, knowing that the accounts were all in order, declined the request that he should attend to explain money matters to his successor; he decided to leave London (having indeed very little there to leave) and to go down to Worthing, giving no one but Payne his address.

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

From this reading IF Erb’s experience of life had been greater, if his knowledge of the trend of events had been more extensive, he would have been helped by the assurance that in this world, mist and sunshine alternate, and that rarely a fog descends on the life of an energetic man and remains there always.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Looks as though you had turned sulky,” remonstrated Payne.