Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

in actual fact

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

(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 "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

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

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

react verbally

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

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

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

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From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

dearly loved

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

a boy or man

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

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

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

immediately past

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

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

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

the force of workers available

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

assume a prim appearance

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

-ing form of “rede” — give an interpretation or explanation to

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

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

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tea and coffee had made their appearance, the men had risen from table, and were crowding round the fire.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

precisely as stated

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

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

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

during the time that

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

which person or people

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "A very dear honest fellow," answered Carlton: "I wish we were all of us as good.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Who is that Mr. Reding spoken of in the _Gazette_ of last week?" said a prim little man, sipping his tea with his spoon, and rising on his toes as he spoke.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading While Charles was learning in Carlton's rooms the interest which the world took in his position and acts, he was actually furnishing a topic of conversation to that portion of it who were Carlton's guests in the neighbouring Common-Room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You need not go far for an answer," said his neighbour, and, turning to their host, added, "Carlton, who is Mr. Reding?"