used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
busy-body
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From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
DETERMINESverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənz/
third-person singular of “determine” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
your parents
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
set up or found
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
a message received and understood
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
LEAFnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
Mouseyadjective
infested with mice
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
pensionernounUS /ˈpenʃənər/
the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
in the near future
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
do one's shopping
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
supper-table
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From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
to-night
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From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
precisely as stated
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
at the time that
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a rule, Mr. Harding found him an agreeable companion, but to-night the old busy-body had given him information which had greatly displeased him.
which person or people
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had had a neighbour in to spend an hour with him—a naval pensioner, who lodged over a baker's shop on the opposite side of the street, and whose sole business, nowadays, appeared to be watching the doings of other people.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading John Monday, taken by surprise at the question, grew very red, and looked as guilty as though he had been caught in the act of doing something wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The supper proceeded almost in silence at first; but presently Mr. Harding turned sharply upon his assistant, and asked— "What have you been doing this evening?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading JOHN MONDAY DETERMINES TO TURN OVER A NEW LEAF WHEN Mr. Harding joined Mousey and John Monday at the supper-table that same Sunday night his countenance was so expressive of displeasure that the young folks wondered what could have happened during the evening to put him out.
