Chapter XL

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

later than; following

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

the two together, not just one

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

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

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

set up or found

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

yet to be or coming

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

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

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

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

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

engage in

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

not any; not one

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

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

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

above and across; more than

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

-ing form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

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

From this reading After tea, Steve brought forth a box of his favourite Dutch cigars.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

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

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

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

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

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

From this reading The genial old Scotchman did not wait long to press Steve to continue their conversation of the night before, which seemed greatly to interest him.

which person or people

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So, both being comfortably seated in a couple of easy-chairs, Steve proceeded to read the cutting of which he had spoken the night before, and we shall make no apology for reproducing it, as it will prove of interest to those readers who have heard of the _Uitlander_ grievances (?) but have never heard the other side of the matter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE The following evening found Steve’s new acquaintance, true to his promise, seated at a table with our hero, partaking of a cup of tea and biscuits.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As you will see, it is a letter written to the editor of the _London Daily Chronicle_ and taken over by the _Pretoria Press_.