Chapter XX

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

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

in addition

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

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

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

an industrial city in south central India (west of Chennai)

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

reduce to bankruptcy

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

a slight indication

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

well in the past; former

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

a social unit living together

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

third-person singular of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

having no employment

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

a message received and understood

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

plural of “intrusion” — any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

engage in

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

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From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

and nothing more

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

a city in southern India to the southwest of Bangalore

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

an old word for “no”

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

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

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

as yourself

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

with little or no delay

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

a person who is being chased

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

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

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

in a resolute manner

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

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

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

which person or people

From this reading He was anxious to make up for four weeks', nay four months' idleness; instigated by information from Francis, he put his shoulder stoutly to the wheel, and set out for Vellore, where he believed he had a clue, and pursued and ran to earth an elderly man, who proved to be merely a bankrupt horse-dealer.

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From this reading From Vellore, it was but a short journey to Bangalore, from Bangalore, he followed various wills-o'-the-wisp, to Mysore, Mercara, and Trichinopoly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a short time, Mallender also departed on an active, "personally conducted" search.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Delicacy forbids one to linger on the intrusions into family affairs effected by Mallender; the skeletons he dragged from their cupboards, the black sheep he disturbed; the fugitives hiding from their creditors, "or their wives."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Rochfort, a clever and practical woman, promptly took matters into her own hands; sent Parsons home--lest peradventure she might learn too much--and then, with her husband and adopted daughter, started for Ootacamund.