used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
compensatingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compensate” — adjust for
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
being one more than seven
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
at any time
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
give expression to
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
set up or found
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
Holloway
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From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
inventorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈventərz/
plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
Kemms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
for more time
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
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 “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
the force of workers available
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
on one occasion
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
and nothing more
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
Palinsbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
express a supposition
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The longer I live, the more satisfied I feel Providence orders these things a vast deal better than we could do.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If an individual have not five pounds in the world, he has a patent—the compensating balance—is that what you mean, Douglas?”
in or at the place that
From this reading The eight o’clock up express only stopped once between Palinsbridge and Holloway; but on the occasion of that one pause, Mr. Stewart procured a copy of the morning’s _Times_, where, occupying a prominent position, he found Lord Kemms’ letter.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It is a mercy Frank is a Lord,” remarked Mr. Croft, drily; “for I do not think he would ever have got through the world in a subordinate capacity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You think, I suppose, Providence made him a Lord on the same principle as it makes so many poor men inventors.
