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 had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

later than; following

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

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

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

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

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

resembling the bright orange of the root of the carrot plant

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

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From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

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From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

set up or found

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a man of refinement

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

the act of departing

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

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

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

close or warm friendship

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

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

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PERILS OF YOUTH.

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From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

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

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading THE PERILS OF YOUTH.

an amount of time

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

a human being

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

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

From this reading Cowcross Street, Smithfield, was the site of this professor's residence, the destruction of rats in a barrel was his profession, and his name was Carroty Bob.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading THE PERILS OF YOUTH.

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

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

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

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

by bad luck

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

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

From this reading It is not my intention to introduce the reader to Carroty Bob in person, as circumstances occurred about this time which brought his intimacy with Mr. Orme to an abrupt conclusion.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had become acquainted at Oxford with a gentleman of great skill in his peculiar line of life, whose usual residence was in the metropolis; and so great had been the attraction found in the character and pursuits of this skilful gentleman, that our hero had not been long at The Cleeve, after his retirement from the university, before he visited his friend.

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

From this reading Going to Leicestershire was quite out of the question for young Orme at this period of his life, but going to London unfortunately was not so.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading THE PERILS OF YOUTH.