Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

(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 If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

start firing a weapon

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

usually; as a rule

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

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

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless he walked on with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

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

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

on one occasion

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

and nothing more

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

one of four equal parts

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

express in words

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a failing or deficiency

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

make square

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

in the direction of

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very particular about these guineas, and the chambers of the Shadrach were away in Old Broad Street.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading And indeed the hour was now close at hand in which he should be sitting as a director at the Shadrach Fire Assurance Office.

look attentively

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

at the time that

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If not at the Shadrach by two, or, with all possible allowance for the shortcoming of a generally punctual director, by a quarter past two, he would be too late for his guinea; and now, as he looked at his watch, it wanted only ten minutes to two.

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

From this reading Tribulation When they were once more out in the square, side by side, Miss Mackenzie took hold of her cousin's arm and walked on for a few steps in silence, in the direction of Great Queen Street--that is to say, away from the city, towards which she knew her cousin would go in pursuit of his own business.