Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

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

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

divisible by two

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

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

From this reading "I thought of writing to you, Tallente," he said.

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

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thought of writing to you, Tallente," he said.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

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

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

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

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought of writing to you, Tallente," he said.

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

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Tallente met the Prime Minister walking in the Park early on the following morning.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

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

From this reading "I cannot bring myself to believe that you were in earnest on Wednesday morning."

in or at the place that

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On this occasion, however, he took the initiative, stopped Tallente and invited him to talk with him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The latter had established the custom of walking from Knightsbridge Barracks, where his car deposited him, to Marble Arch and back every morning, and it had come to be recognised as his desire, and a part of the etiquette of the place, that he should be allowed this exercise without receiving even the recognition of passersby.

the act of creating written works

From this reading "I thought of writing to you, Tallente," he said.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought of writing to you, Tallente," he said.