Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

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

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Carthew knew that his employer was late; and certainly the people in his house knew that he was late.

someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

with awareness

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

being one more than ten

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Carthew knew that his employer was late; and certainly the people in his house knew that he was late.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

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

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

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

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Carthew knew that his employer was late; and certainly the people in his house knew that he was late.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

not in action or at work

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

having no employment

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading Carthew knew that his employer was late; and certainly the people in his house knew that he was late.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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 Carthew knew that his employer was late; and certainly the people in his house knew that he was late.

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

From this reading Mr. Prohack was late.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

done under pressure

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

with respect to science; in a scientific way

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading He was late on this the first full day of his career as a consciously and scientifically idle man.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

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

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading And Carthew slammed the door on him like a conjuror performing the final act of a trick before an audience of three thousand people.

distance travelled per unit time

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.

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

From this reading Mr. Prohack was late.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PRACTICE OF IDLENESS I At ten minutes to eleven the next morning Mr. Prohack rushed across the pavement, and sprang head-first into the original Eagle (now duly repaired) with the velocity and agility of a man long accustomed to the fact that seconds are more precious than six-pences and minutes than banknotes.