Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

(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 With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

-ing form of “blame” — put or pin the blame on

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

the act of burning something

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

put or send forth

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

intentionally conceived

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

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

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

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

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

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

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

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

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

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

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

immediately past

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

worthy of high praise

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

according to the clock

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

most quickly

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

propose a toast to

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

express in words

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

be standing; be upright

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

carry out

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

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

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

in the direction of

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

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

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

be dressed in

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Instead of blaming them, this good lawyer went upon that same road himself, with the great advantage that the road to his dinner lay through his own kitchen.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

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

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

which person or people

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Jellicorse, exulting in his safety, had imprinted the chaste salute upon his good wife's cheek at ten minutes after one o'clock; when the clerks in the office with laudable promptitude (not expecting him as yet) had unanimously cast down pen, and betaken hand and foot toward knife and fork.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.

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

From this reading A rider would take a shorter cut, and have many other advantages; but for a driver the time had been the quickest upon record.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading With Jordas burning to exhibit the wonders of the new machine (which had been bought upon his advice), and with Marmaduke conscious of the new gloss on his coat, all previous times had been beaten--as the sporting writers put it; that is to say, all previous times of the journey from Scargate to Middleton, for any man who sat on wheels.

but in spite of that

From this reading STAND AND DELIVER The day was not far worn as yet; and May month having come at last, the day could stand a good deal of wear.