Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

later than; following

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

(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 I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

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

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

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

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

anything that tends to arouse

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

without stop or interruption

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

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

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

divisible by two

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

past form of “fine” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

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

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

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From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

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

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

and nothing more

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

one of four equal parts

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

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

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

express in words

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

an ordered reference standard

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

do one's shopping

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

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

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

a special situation

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

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

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

create by training and teaching

From this reading It’s fear that drags them out of bed in the morning; it’s fear that makes them bolt, or even miss, their sausages; it’s fear that makes them run to catch their train.

a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies

From this reading Shilling the first hour and twopence every five minutes after.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

at the time that

From this reading Cookson, down at the Oxford Street Emporium, gets fined regular when he’s late.

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

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading I’ve known gentlemen in banks, railway companies, dry goods, and woollen offices, the Indian trade, jute, tea—every manner of shop—but they all say the same thing, “We are ruled by fear.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IN THE SOUP _(Sidney Price’s narrative continued)_ They give you a small bonus at the “Moon” if you get through a quarter without being late, which just shows the sort of scale on which the “Moon” does things.