Chapter XX

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

complete victory

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

a female human offspring

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

the act of discovering something

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

disagreeing, especially with a majority

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

at any time

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

a boy or man

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

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

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

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

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

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

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

and nothing more

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

on the contrary

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

express in words

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

an educational institution

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since his interview with Jermyn, his mind had been occupied with the charade it offered to his ingenuity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

not initiated; deficient in relevant experience

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was the real meaning of the lawyer's interest in him, and in his relations with Maurice Christian Bycliffe?

at the time that

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading Here was a secret; and secrets were often a source of profit, of that agreeable kind which involved little labor.

which person or people

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

belonging to which person

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

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

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When Christian quitted the Free School with the discovery that the young lady whose appearance had first startled him with an indefinable impression in the market-place was the daughter of the old Dissenting preacher who had shown so much agitated curiosity about his name, he felt very much like an uninitiated chess-player, who sees that the pieces are in a peculiar position on the board, and might open the way for him to give checkmate, if he only knew how.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your fellow-man?--Divide the epithet: Say rather, you're the fellow, he the man.