Chapter V

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

in addition

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

without deviation

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

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From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

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From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

a boy or man

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

a man of refinement

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading Silas Sleech also always praised him.

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

something you have to do

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

by chance

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Silas Sleech also always praised him.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

express in words

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

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From this reading Silas Sleech also always praised him.

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

From this reading Silas Sleech also always praised him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

refrain from harming

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

not in physical motion

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

carry out

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

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

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told him also, should he find any difficulty, to come to him, and on several occasions Harry had to take advantage of his offer.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

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

From this reading Wherever Harry had been on the previous night, or however late he had been in bed, he was always at his desk directly the office was open, and he also got through his work very much to Roger Kyffin's satisfaction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thank you," said Harry; "but you see I have become a man of business, and have very little time to spare for those sort of amusements; besides, I confess I care very little about them."

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

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, you must take your own way," answered the young gentleman, "though I must say I don't think a young fellow of spirit would be content to live the humdrum life you do; or perhaps `still waters run deep,' eh? that's it, is it not?"