Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

highly skilled

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

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

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

something to be imitated

From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

possessive form of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

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

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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From this reading HOR.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

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From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

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

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

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From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

go across or through

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

do one's shopping

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

up to a particular time

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

being of use or service

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

being of use or service

From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

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From this reading "--Quid Virtus et quid Sapientia possit Utile proposuit nobis exemplar _Ulssem_."

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Meanwhile the object of their search, on quitting Mr. Morton's shop, had walked slowly and sadly on, through the plashing streets, till he came to a public house in the outskirts and on the high road to London.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading ["He has proposed to us Ulysses as a useful example of how much may be accomplished by Virtue and Wisdom."]

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.

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

From this reading Here he took shelter for a short time, drying himself by the kitchen fire, with the license purchased by fourpenny-worth of gin; and having learned that the next coach to London would not pass for some hours, he finally settled himself in the Ingle, till the guard's horn should arouse him.