Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

(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 There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

eagerly desirous

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

from appearances alone

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

a shop where books are sold

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

an expert in the science of economics

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

plural of “fluctuation” — a wave motion

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

the act of departing

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading “There’s an old guy wants to see you, Peter.

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

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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 were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

not any; not one

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “There’s an old guy wants to see you, Peter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

above and across; more than

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “There’s an old guy wants to see you, Peter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

a small secluded room

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

a quantity of money

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

from that place or that time

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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From this reading “There’s an old guy wants to see you, Peter.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

create by training and teaching

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

up to a particular time

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

compelling immediate action

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

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From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “There’s an old guy wants to see you, Peter.

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

From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

at the time that

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

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

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading There were many cabs at the station, willing and anxious to convey him to his destination for a trifling sum; but apparently Mr. Reeder was deaf to all the urgent offers which were made to him, for he looked through the taxi-men, or over their heads, as though there were no such things as grimy mechanicians or drivers of emaciated horses; and, using his umbrella as a walking-stick, he set out to walk the distance intervening between the station and Peter Kane’s residence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Peter was in his snuggery, smoking a meditative cigar, when Barney came in with the news.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mr. Reeder descended from the bus at Victoria Station, bought a third-class return ticket to Horsham, and, going on to the bookstall, purchased a copy of the _Economist_ and the _Poultry World_, and, thus fortified for the journey, passed through the barrier, and, finding an empty carriage, ensconced himself in one corner.

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From this reading From thence onward, until the train drew into Horsham Station, he was apparently alternately absorbed in the eccentricities of Wyandottes and the fluctuations of the mark.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “There’s an old guy wants to see you, Peter.