Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

(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 Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

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From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

having made preparations

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

at any time

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

every person

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

set up or found

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

before any deductions

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

a social unit living together

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

in an industrious manner

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading JUBILEE.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

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 Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the literary culture

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

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

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

go across or through

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

an angry dispute

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

fastened with stitches

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the complete duration of something

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

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

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

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

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two friends talked little to one another during those busy June days.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

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

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

during the time that

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

a Caucasian

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

which person or people

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the best part of a week before the great Day of Jubilee Cai and 'Bias toiled together and toiled with a will, erecting the framework of a triumphal arch to span the roadway.

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

From this reading Within-doors, in the intervals of household duty, Mrs Bowldler measured, drew, and cut out a number of capital letters in white linen, to be formed into a motto and sewn upon red Turkey twill, while Palmerston industriously constructed and wired gross upon gross of paper roses--an art in which he had been instructed by Fancy, who had read all about it in a weekly newspaper, 'The Cosy Hearth.'

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Strollers-by--and it had become an evening recreation in Troy to stroll from one end of the town to the other and mark how things were getting along for the 22nd--found Captain Hocken and Captain Hunken ever at work but little disposed to chat; and as everyone knew of the old quarrel, so everyone noted the reconciliation and marvelled how it had come to pass.