Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

plural of “absence” — the state of being absent

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

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

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

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

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

any thing at all

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

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From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

a person who is in charge

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

express approval of

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

producing no result or effect

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

according to habit or custom

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

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

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

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

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

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

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

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

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

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

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

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From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

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

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

in an industrious manner

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

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

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

under normal conditions

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

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From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

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

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

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

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

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

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

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From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

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

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

look attentively

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

(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 But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

at the time that

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

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

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He had spent much time gazing absently out of the office window at the traffic in the street below, with many futile glances at his watch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But to-day Mr. Podmore, although dressed with that care which habitually imparted to his well proportioned figure something of the beau brummel,--to-day he was not quite his customary polite self.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE TAN SATCHEL Ordinarily Hugh Podmore, secretary to the President of the Canadian Lake Shores Railway, took a keen interest in his work.

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

From this reading Things irritated him which ordinarily he would not have noticed, and the morning had dragged for him in quite an unusual way.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading If anything, he applied himself more industriously during the many absences of his chief than when President Wade was there to observe and commend, a zeal which might or might not have been a tribute to his conscientiousness.