Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

put or send forth

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

the act of closing something

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

plural of “contortion” — the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

people who are defeated

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

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

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

and nothing more

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

immediately past

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

the literary culture

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

the act of tarrying

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

very recently

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

cut with a saw

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

make square

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

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

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

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

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

(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 THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Sponge was sitting in solitary state in the fine drawing-room, studying his old friend _Mogg_, calculating what he could ride from Spur Street, Leicester Square, by Short's Gardens, and across Waterloo Bridge, to the Elephant and Castle for, when the grinding of a vehicle on the gravelled ring attracted his attention.

at the time that

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

which person or people

From this reading THE DISCOMFITED DIPLOMATIST Well, then, as we said before, when one door shuts another opens; and just as Mr. Puffington's door was closing on poor Mr. Sponge, who should cast up but our newly introduced friend, Mr. Jogglebury Crowdey.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading 'That'll be the doctor,' said Mr. Sponge to himself, as he resumed his reading and calculations, amidst a peal of the door-bell, well calculated to arouse the whole house.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

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From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.

showing curiosity

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

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

From this reading 'He's a good un to ring!' added he, looking up and wondering when the last lingering tinkle would cease.

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

From this reading Looking out of the window, he saw a horse's head in a faded-red, silk-fronted bridle, with the letters 'J.C.' on the winkers; not 'J.C.' writhing in the elegant contortions of modern science, but 'J.C.' in the good, plain, matter-of-fact characters we have depicted above.