Chapter VII

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

in the past

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

use to one's advantage

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

for the reason that

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

plural of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

the act of buying

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

a room used for dining

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

to come or go into

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

divisible by two

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

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From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

start firing a weapon

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

set up or found

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

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

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

a midday meal

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

the act of eating lunch

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

engage in

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

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

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

refrain from harming

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

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

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

moving very fast

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

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

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

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

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

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

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She was waiting for him by the dining-room fire, and when he first came in he displayed anger because the cabman had wanted more than his fare.

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

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

at the time that

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

during the time that

From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

at a wholesale price

From this reading He liked to avail himself of a spare day between two race-meetings, and run up to London, make a swift tour of the wholesale houses, and do a little of that easiest and proudest sort of business which is known as "buying for a sound firm."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.

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From this reading He came home one night, when the rain was beating on the window-panes and sending a river down St. Saviour's Court to swell the sea of mud in High Street, and told her he had heard big news while lunching with his silk merchants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His vanity was flattered by the outward show of respect with which these big London people received him.

a late time of life

From this reading Managers fawned upon him; even principals begged him to join them at their luncheon table; and he described to his wife something of his satisfaction when he found himself seated with the bosses, at places that he used to enter a few years ago as a poor little devil trotting about the city to match a ribbon or a tape string.