Chapter XXXVI · Mr. Balfour's Office

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

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

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

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From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

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

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

set up or found

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

the force of workers available

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

information about recent and important events

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

on one occasion

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

cut with a saw

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

the quality of being significant

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

carry out

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

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

From this reading The Under-Secretary's manner was dry, so much Sewell saw as he entered; he met him as though he had seen him the day before, and this, when men have not seen each other for some time, has a certain significance.

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

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

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

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nor did he ask when he had come up, nor in any way recognize that his appearance was matter of surprise or pleasure.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

at the time that

From this reading Sewell arrived before the usual time when people dropped in, and found Balfour alone and at breakfast.

in or at the place that

From this reading There are in all cities, but more especially in cities of the second order, certain haunts where the men about town repair; where, like the changing-houses of bankers, people exchange their “credits,”--take up their own notes, and give up those of their neighbors.

which person or people

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading On arriving in Dublin, Sewell repaired at once to Balfour's office in the Castle yard; he wanted to “hear the news,” and it was here that every one went who wanted to “hear the news.”