Chapter XIII

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

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

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

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From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

past form of “capitulate” — surrender under agreed conditions

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

the act of discovering something

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

come together

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

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From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

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

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

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

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

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

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

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

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

immediately past

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

for more time

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

absolutely essential

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

not any; not one

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

according to the clock

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

move stealthily

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

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

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

up to a particular time

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

on a floor above

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

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

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BINDLE'S DISCOVERY I On Wednesday evenings, Mrs. Bindle went to chapel to engage in the weekly temperance service.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As temperance meetings always engendered in Mrs. Bindle the missionary spirit, Bindle selected Wednesday for what he called his "night out."

at the time that

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

in or at the place that

From this reading At first Mrs. Bindle had shown her resentment by waiting up until Bindle returned; but as he made that return later each Wednesday, she had at last capitulated, and it became no longer necessary for him to walk the streets until two o'clock in the morning, in order to slip upstairs unchallenged as to where he expected to go when he died.

which person or people

From this reading If he got home early, it was to encounter Mrs. Bindle's prophetic views as to the hereafter of those who spent their leisure in gin-palaces.