Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

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

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

react verbally

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

a large and stately mansion

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

put on clothes

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

being one more than ten

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

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From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

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

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

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

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

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

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

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

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

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

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

according to the clock

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

on one occasion

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

Identical; not different.

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

cause to go somewhere

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

near that time or date

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'

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

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading 'If I am to present myself before his Excellency in such a "rig" as this--' 'I have thought of that.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

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

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

at the time that

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

which person or people

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

hope for; have a wish

From this reading 'I wish I had had a little more time,' muttered the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

produce a literary work

From this reading ATLEE'S EMBARRASSMENTS When Atlee returned to dress for dinner, he was sent for hurriedly by Walpole, who told him that Lord Danesbury's answer had arrived with the order, 'Send him over at once, and write fully at the same time.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'There is an eleven o'clock packet, Atlee, to-night,' said he: 'you must manage to start by that.

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

From this reading You'll reach Holyhead by four or thereabouts, and can easily get to the castle by mid-day.'