Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

(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 So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he was not going to give up, nor to retire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

fill with distaste

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

an association of criminals

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But he was not going to give up, nor to retire.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

the act of departing

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

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

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

a search for knowledge

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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 During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

for more time

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

the force of workers available

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

killed unlawfully

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading But he was not going to give up, nor to retire.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

very bad

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

a special situation

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

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

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

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

From this reading During the progress of the Local Government Board inquiry he had learned something: that men like Tansley and Epplewhite knew a lot more about Hathelsborough and Hathelsborough folk than he did, or than Wallingford had known, despite the murdered man's longer experience of town and people.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

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

From this reading Reform was not going to be carried out in a day in that time-worn borough, nor were its ancient customs, rotten and corrupt as they were, to be uprooted by newspaper articles.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE FELL HAND Brent heard what the superintendent said, nodded a silent reply, and five minutes later had put that particular thing clean out of his mind.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading So far, Simon Crood and his gang had won all along the line, and Brent realized that most men in his position would have given up the contest and retired from the field in weariness and disgust.