Chapter XII

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SAME DAY AT HOMEWOOD.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The morning broke clear and bright.

lacking funds

From this reading The morning broke clear and bright.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The morning broke clear and bright.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SAME DAY AT HOMEWOOD.

offensive to the mind

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

being one more than seven

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

set up or found

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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From this reading THE SAME DAY AT HOMEWOOD.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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 If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning broke clear and bright.

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From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

a form of address for a man

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

absolutely essential

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

according to the clock

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

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

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

having superior power and influence

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

a human being

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

established beyond doubt

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE SAME DAY AT HOMEWOOD.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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

From this reading THE SAME DAY AT HOMEWOOD.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

hard to endure

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Lang had overnight made up his mind to draw his employer's attention to several matters of paramount importance.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

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

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

(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 If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

at the time that

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

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

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading If the atmosphere of the City had proved trying to more than one person on that especial day when Mr. Forde felt it necessary to wonder what, in the event of Mortomley's failing, was to become of his--Forde's--wife and children, many people at Homewood had not found country air agree with them so well as usual.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Mortomley, with haggard face and listless mien, appeared early amongst his men, vibrating between office and works till eight o'clock ringing introduced into the manufactory the usual odours of fish and rank bacon, which were detestable in the nostrils of the owner of Homewood.