Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

how long something has existed

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

(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 The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

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

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

at another time

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

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From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, in truth, Sir Caesar had chosen carefully, deliberately.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading But, in truth, Sir Caesar had chosen carefully, deliberately.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading But, in truth, Sir Caesar had chosen carefully, deliberately.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading But, in truth, Sir Caesar had chosen carefully, deliberately.

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

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

to say again or imitate

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

at any time

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

expel from a country

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

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From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

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From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

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

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

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

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

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

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

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

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

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

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

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From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

United States educator who was president of the University of Chicago (1899-1977)

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

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

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

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

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

not any; not one

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

and nothing more

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

by chance

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the possibility of future success

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

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

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

carry out

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

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

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

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

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But, in truth, Sir Caesar had chosen carefully, deliberately.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

the act of using

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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

From this reading Indeed, throughout a strenuous business career he had never failed to take very good care of himself, and was now able to enjoy a clear conscience with an easy digestion.

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From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

in or at the place that

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LORD PROPRIETOR'S AUDIENCE Sir Caesar Hutchins, Lord Proprietor, paced the terrace of his great house at Inniscaw, and paused ever and anon to survey the prospect with a lordly proprietary eye.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He had breakfasted, and at breakfast (to use his own words) he always did himself justice.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The reader may ask with some surprise how such a man, accustomed all his life to the bustle and traffic of Finsbury Pavement, E. C., could choose, in his middle age, to turn his back on these and purchase an exile out in the Atlantic, where no one bought or sold shares, and where only Mr. Fossell, perhaps--and he from a week-old newspaper--caught an echo of the world's markets, whether they rose or fell.