Chapter I

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

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

a man of refinement

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

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

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

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

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

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

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

set afire or burning

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

engage in

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

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

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

above and across; more than

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

with speed

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

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

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

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

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

caught or fixed

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

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

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading SAMUEL BOYD SETS A TRAP FOR HIS DRUDGE.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had lighted two candles stuck in common tin candlesticks, and had pulled down the blind, for night was coming on.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading At first he worked rapidly to make up for lost time, but at the end of an hour or so his pen travelled more slowly over the paper, his task being nearly completed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

at the time that

From this reading Abel Death experienced a feeling of relief when he heard the street door slammed in token that Mr. Reginald was gone.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.

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

From this reading Whatever his thoughts may have been with reference to that young gentleman he did not give audible utterance to them, but an occasional shake of his head as he worked at the books, and an occasional pause during which he rested his chin upon the palm of his hand in reflection, were an evidence that though Mr. Reginald was out of sight he was not out of mind.