Chapter II

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From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

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From this reading Salary £250. per annum.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

speak to

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

in a manner affording benefit or advantage

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

(Latin) year

From this reading Salary £250. per annum.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

(of events) no longer planned or scheduled

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

third-person singular of “embark” — go on board

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

set up or found

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

a man of refinement

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

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

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

to a considerable degree

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

cause to move by striking

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

the act of tarrying

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

temporary living quarters

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

not any; not one

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

above and across; more than

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

for each

From this reading Salary £250. per annum.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

members of a governing board

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

something that remunerates

From this reading Salary £250. per annum.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the season of growth

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

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

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading On a sunny morning in the spring of 184--, I sat lingering over the remains of a late breakfast, at my lodgings in Regent Street.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

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

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

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

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

third-person singular of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

the act of using

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

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

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

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

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst musing on this subject, my eyes wandered over the columns of the “_Times_” newspaper, which lay on the table before me, and having glanced over sundry announcements of “eligible opportunities,” and notices of various seductive offers of “Partnership,” my attention was suddenly arrested by the following: “Wanted immediately, for service in a foreign country, a gentleman of business-habits and good address.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE AUTHOR MEETS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT IN “THE TIMES”--FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHARM IN HIS WIG--UNDERGOES A CROSS-EXAMINATION--RECEIVES HIS CREDENTIALS--MISTAKES HIS ROAD, AND IS SET RIGHT BY A FRIEND--EATS A FAREWELL DINNER AT BLACKWALL--AND FINALLY EMBARKS IN A NEW LINE OF BUSINESS.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading My deed of partnership with Messrs. ---- having been cancelled but a few days before, I found myself left without any ostensible means of disposing advantageously of my time, which began to hang somewhat heavily on my hands, for although, in London more especially, there are a thousand ways of _killing time_, it is by no means so easy to hit upon the right method of making the best use of it.