Chapter V

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

the state of being absent

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

later than; following

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

how long something has existed

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

a person who is in charge

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

having lost your job

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

divisible by two

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

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

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

the property of being multiple

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

free from ambiguity

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had dismissed her even out of his mind, and was getting through the less difficult matters steadily, with a grateful sense that here at least he had nothing in hand that was beyond his power.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

without emotional agitation

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

a source of difficulty

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading His chief object, it is true, in this visit to the house of his fathers, had been to look after his ward; but there had been other business to do--leases to renew, timber to cut down, cottages to build; a multiplicity of small matters, which required his personal attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

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

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading It was shady in the Langton library, cool, and very quiet; whereas outside there was one blaze of sunshine, and the day was hot.

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

From this reading Mr. Courtenay was in the library at Langton, tranquilly pursuing some part of the business which had brought him thither, when Miss Blank and her charge returned from their walk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading These were straightforward, and did not trouble him as the others did; and the fact was that he felt much relieved by the absence of the young feminine problem, which it was so hard upon him, at his age, and with his habits, to be burdened with.