Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

later than; following

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

(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 The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

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

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

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

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

set up or found

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

plural of “fraud” — intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

completed to perfection

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

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

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

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

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

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

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

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

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

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

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

German mathematician (1804-1851)

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

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

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

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

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

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

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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 Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

arrange in a container

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

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

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

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

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

with restored energy

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

successive (without a break)

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

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

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

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

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

conformity to reality or actuality

From this reading Malcolm had telegraphed to Verity to pack his Gladstone bag and send it by special messenger to Paddington.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

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

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearly half-past six when the spires and pinnacles of the old collegiate city came in sight, so he drove straight to the "Randolph," ordered his room, then dined and refreshed himself after his journey; and it was not until after eight that he went across to St. John's and found his way to Cedric's rooms.

which person or people

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Verity, who was accustomed to these commissions, had fulfilled her orders with neatness and despatch, and he found it waiting for him on his arrival at the station.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat oneself.--BAILEY, Festus.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "THE LADY CALLING HERSELF MISS JACOBI" Master, master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of!--Taming of the Shrew.