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 He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

later than; following

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

(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 During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

Having no one else present.

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

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

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

past form of “befriend” — become friends with

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

stick to firmly

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

regarded with aversion

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE DOG IN THE MANGER.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

divisible by two

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

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

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

a young female

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

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

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

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

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

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

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

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

From this reading THE DOG IN THE MANGER.

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 Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

From this reading THE DOG IN THE MANGER.

the force of workers available

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

not one, and not any

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

above and across; more than

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

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

From this reading THE DOG IN THE MANGER.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading He had too heavy a weight on his spirits to be light of heart, even had his nature been given to lightness.

at the time that

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

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

From this reading Nor did he so think of himself, as to believe that his own personal gifts would bind her to him when opposed by those other personal gifts which he knew belonged to the lord.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading During all this time Daniel Thwaite had been living alone, working day after day and hour after hour among the men in Wigmore Street, trusted by his employer, disliked by those over whom he was set in some sort of authority, and befriended by none.

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

From this reading How could he even hope that the girl would resist all the temptation that would be thrown in her way, all the arguments that would be used to her, the natural entreaties that would be showered upon her from all her friends?