Chapter VI

(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 was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

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

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

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

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

set up or found

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

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From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

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

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

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

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

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

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

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

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And he set off running as fast as though the police were at his heels.

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

(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 “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

at the time that

From this reading When Peter entered his glass factory on the Monday morning he found the bailiffs already in possession.

in or at the place that

From this reading He reached the clump of black pines, and as he passed the spot where he had seen the little Glass-man it seemed as though an invisible hand caught him and held him back.

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

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Well,” said he, “since the little man has done nothing for me I will see what the big one will do.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was asked if he had any money with which he could settle his debts, and on his replying that he had not, his factory, house, stables, horse, carriage and the stock in hand were all seized.