Chapter XV · The Oxford Tradesman

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

later than; following

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

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

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

horse of a dull brownish grey color

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

many times at short intervals

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

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

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

and nothing more

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

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

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

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

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

on the contrary

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

do one's shopping

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

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

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

plural of “toast” — slices of bread that have been toasted

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

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

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

plural of “trainer” — one who trains other persons or animals

From this reading _The Student’s_ opinion of one--A Tradesman’s poem and its result--Dodging the dun--Debt and its penalties--Tradesmen’s taste in literature--Advertising and _The Loiterer_--Tick--Dr Newton, innkeeper--Amhurst’s confession--Fathers and trainers of toasts.

plural of “undergraduate” — a university student who has not yet received a first degree

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

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

From this reading His methods are, and for that matter always were, rather spider-like.

at the time that

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He sets out a beautiful and enticing web in his shop window, and sits placidly in the darkness of his back parlour to await results.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like Nemesis, the Oxford tradesman has sooner or later to be reckoned with.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading One after another the Undergraduates, foolish flies, dash in; and then, when they have been given sufficient time--a year or so--the spider pounces and demands his just, but frequently exorbitant, dues.