Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Mr. Mool looked grave, and said he was late for an appointment already.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

from appearances alone

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

set up or found

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

a man of refinement

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

death of a person

From this reading Mr. Mool looked grave, and said he was late for an appointment already.

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

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

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

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.

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

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

-ing form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

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 On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Mool looked grave, and said he was late for an appointment already.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Mool looked grave, and said he was late for an appointment already.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

a particular point in time

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Null answered to his name, and asked for a moment of Mr. Mool’s time.

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

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

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

From this reading Mr. Mool looked grave, and said he was late for an appointment already.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Null admitted that the clerks in the office had told him so, and said at last, what he ought to have said at first: “I am Mrs. Gallilee’s medical attendant--there is serious necessity for communicating with her husband.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the next day, Mr. Mool--returning from a legal consultation to an appointment at his office--found a gentleman, whom he knew by sight, walking up and down before his door; apparently bent on intercepting him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Mr. Null, I believe?” he said, with his customary politeness.