Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Things, indeed, had been going very badly with him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

without stop or interruption

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

the act of departing

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading Things, indeed, had been going very badly with him.

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

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Things, indeed, had been going very badly with him.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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 That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

young sheep

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

immediately past

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

engage in

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

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

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

of or associated with a province

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

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

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

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

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Mr Stumfold at Littlebath had had an interview with the editor of the _Christian Examiner_, and had made that provincial Jupiter understand that he must drop the story of the Lion and the Lamb.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

precisely as stated

From this reading Things, indeed, had been going very badly with him.

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

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.

at the time that

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

in a wise manner

From this reading That was the full meaning of Mr Stumfold's threat; and, as the editor knew Mr Stumfold's power, the editor wisely turned a cold shoulder upon Mr Maguire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conclusion Things had not been going well with Mr Maguire when, as a last chance, he attempted to force an entrance into Mrs Mackenzie's drawing-room.

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

From this reading There had been more than enough of it, Mr Stumfold thought; and if it were continued, Mr Stumfold would--would make Littlebath too hot to hold the _Christian Examiner_.