Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

any thing at all

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

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From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

plural of “bookmaker” — a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

someone who works underwater

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

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From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

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

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

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

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

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

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

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

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

not one, and not any

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

any competition

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

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From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

term of address for a man

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

filled or abounding with clouds

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

express a supposition

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

carry out

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

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

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

at the time that

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

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

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading "And, what is more, sir, he wins so much money that none of the bookmakers will have anything to do with him these days if they can help it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PROVIDES AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE THEORY THAT THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM When the old man returned with this sustenance for the material state, I was moved to inquire how it was that such an intellectual rawhead and bloodybones as this too-assiduous diver into the sunless sea of the occult should subscribe to a journal of such a texture and complexion.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "He goes racing, sir," said Peacock, not without a suggestion of pride.

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

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"

a late time of life

From this reading Why, do you know, sir, he has given me the name of the winner of the Derby three years running a whole fortnight before the race."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Is it, Peacock, do you suppose, that, like Francis the first Lord Verulam, he would take all knowledge for his province?"