Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

(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 Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

for the reason that

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

the two together, not just one

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

lacking funds

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

placed crosswise

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

the act of departing

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

past form of “heighten” — become more extreme

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

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

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

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

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

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

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

not any; not one

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

above and across; more than

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

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

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

except for; apart from

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

do one's shopping

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

in or at or to some place

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

full of trouble

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

up to a particular time

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

the act of using

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

of no value

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

precisely as stated

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

natural or artificial channel through which water flows

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading The water was of no use to Sandy, and equally valueless to Hugh; but the fact that one of them wanted it heightened its value to the other, and talk went back and forth, with Sandy deaving my ears concerning his rights on Monday, and Hugh going over the same ground, looking the other way, on Tuesday, until I was driven from Stair and avoided both, spending my time at the clubs, the coffee-houses, or with Creech and his queer old books.

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

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

the general location where something is

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

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

From this reading My lack of knowledge concerning his movements occurred by reason of a new trouble which broke out at this time between his father and Hugh Pitcairn concerning a watercourse which crossed the adjoining lands of both, somewhere back in the country.

during the time that

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FALSE RUMOR CAUSES TROUBLE While these events were going forward at Allan-lough I sat in an ignorant complacency at Stair, pleased with the advices of Janet's convalescence, and with no knowledge whatever of Danvers Carmichael's whereabouts save that he was from Arran Towers.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Coming down the steps of his shop on the morning of the twelfth of February--I recall the date because it was the beginning of all the troublous times at Stair--I encountered James Gordon, looking both worried and perplexed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "John," said he, "you are the very man to help me from an embarrassing position.