Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

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

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

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From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading A hansom conveyed him thither.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

one or the other of two

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

depressingly dark

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

death of a person

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

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

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading A hansom conveyed him thither.

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

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

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

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

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

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

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

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

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

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

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From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

come into possession of

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

bulge outward

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

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From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

past form of “scandalize” — strike with disgust or revulsion

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

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From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

acting with or showing thought and good sense

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

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

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading A hansom conveyed him thither.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

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

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

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

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

the quality or state of lacking merit or value

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

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

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

at the time that

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then it occurred to him that he belonged to a club--a grave, decorous place where the gay pop of a champagne cork had been known to produce a scandalized silence in the luncheon-room, and where serious-minded members congregated to scowl at one another's unworthiness from behind newspapers.

the general location where something is

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

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

From this reading In the hall he struggled over two telegrams which had caused him most complicated thought during his drive.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.

showing curiosity

From this reading When Septimus had seen Emmy admitted to the Ravenswood Hotel, he stood on the gloomy pavement outside wondering what he should do.

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From this reading The problem was to ease Zora's mind and to obtain a change of raiment without disclosing the whereabouts of either Emmy or himself.