Chapter II

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

a farewell remark

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

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From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

(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 But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

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

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

for the reason that

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

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From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

make up

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

suitable to your needs

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading FAIRY FAITH.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading FAIRY FAITH.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

in a joyous manner

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

by chance

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

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

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A large firm of builders at Exeter (Messrs. Peveril, Gibbs & Co.) had taken the contract according to Mr. Horner's specifications; and had sent a strong staff of workmen down, under an active junior partner, Mr. Robson Adney.

precisely as stated

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

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

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

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

From this reading There are very few noises that cannot find some ear to which they are congenial; and the clink of the mason's trowel is a delight to many good people.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But that pleasant sound is replaced, too often, by one of sadder harmony--the chink of coin that says adieu, with all the regret behind it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading At the beginning of July, work was proceeding steadily, though not quite so merrily perhaps, as some of the workmen might have wished; because Mr. Penniloe had forbidden the presence of beer-cans in consecrated ground.