Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A LEAKY VESSEL.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

at or in the front

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

(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 Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

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

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

quick and energetic

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

in a busy manner

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

take in liquids

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

take in solid food

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

-ing form of “enlarge” — make larger

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

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

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

brought together in one place

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

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

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

From this reading A LEAKY VESSEL.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

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

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

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

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

plural of “rosette” — an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

move an implement through

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

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

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Organisers ran busily to and fro, displaying already, some of them, rosettes of office, and all of them as much hurry as though the great event were fixed for a short hour ahead.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

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

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A LEAKY VESSEL.

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

From this reading It was the afternoon of the next day--the Friday--and Kirton was in some stir of bustle and excitement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.

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

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tradesmen were divided in feeling, some foreseeing a brisk demand for things to eat and drink in the next few days, the more timid not denying this but doubting whether payment might not be dispensed with, and nervously enlarging on the cost of plate glass.

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

From this reading Groups of working-men gathered and discussed the coming meeting; carts had already passed by on their way to the Park carrying materials for platforms, and had been cheered by some of the more eager spirits.