Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

the state of being absent

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

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From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

being one more than seven

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

divisible by two

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have struck silver in the new shaft.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It ran thus:-- “Great news!

the literary culture

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading We have struck silver in the new shaft.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It ran thus:-- “Great news!

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

on one occasion

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It ran thus:-- “Great news!

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading We have struck silver in the new shaft.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading We have struck silver in the new shaft.

term of address for a man

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading We have struck silver in the new shaft.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It ran thus:-- “Great news!

up to a particular time

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

male cat

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.

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

From this reading A telegram, too, was amongst the number, despatched by Tom in great haste eight days before.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have struck silver in the new shaft.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

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

From this reading No sooner did Sir Brook find himself once more at liberty than he went to the post-office for his letters, of which a goodly stock had accumulated during his absence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do not sell, do not even treat till you hear from me.