Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

equally

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I hear you once wished to be an author.

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

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

close interaction

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

the act of discovering something

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

depressingly dark

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I hear you once wished to be an author.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

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

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

and nothing more

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

immediately past

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

without good reason

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

on one occasion

From this reading I hear you once wished to be an author.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

a part of the city far removed from the center

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

a course of conduct

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

with speed

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

cut with a saw

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

having a supporting base

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At first Leonard had always returned home through the crowded thoroughfares,--the contact of numbers had animated his spirits.

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

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

with no people living there

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the last two days, since the discovery of his birth, he had taken his way down the comparatively unpeopled path of the New Road.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.

at the time that

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

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

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading I hear you once wished to be an author.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had just gained that part of this outskirt in which the statuaries and tomb-makers exhibit their gloomy wares, furniture alike for gardens and for graves,--and, pausing, contemplated a column, on which was placed an urn, half covered with a funeral mantle, when his shoulder was lightly tapped, and, turning quickly, he saw Mr. Burley standing behind him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Excuse me, sir, but you understand perch-fishing; and since we find ourselves on the same road, I should like to be better acquainted with you.