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 "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

(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 With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

any thing at all

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

have

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

well in the past; former

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

drawn off in the form of vapor

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

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From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

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

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

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

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

the act of retaining something

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

professing feelings or virtues one does not have

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

and nothing more

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

for more time

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

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

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

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

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

a kerchief worn around the neck

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

not any; not one

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

held or filled or in use

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

not used up

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

unhealthy looking

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

a smallest army unit

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

the activity of supplying or providing something

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

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

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

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

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading One day, my good friend, Mr. Wallis, entered the office, followed by a short, sharp-visaged man, with a sallow complexion; he was dressed in a shabby frock, buttoned up to the throat--a rusty black silk neckerchief supplying the place of shirt and collar.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

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

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

during the time that

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading With him, the romance of the landing-place, and the squad, had evaporated; and I had no sympathies, no pursuits, in common with the remaining "boys"--my newly-acquired post, too, nearly occupied the whole of my time, while my desire of study increased with the acquisition of books, in which all my pocket-money was expended.

belonging to which person

From this reading The love-lorn Matthew had departed, no doubt unable to bear the sight of that staircase whose boards no longer resounded with the slip-slap of the slippers of that hypocritical beauty, "his Mary."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He stood just within the threshold of the door, holding his napless hat in his hand.

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From this reading "I sha'nt fight with fistesses, it's wulgar!--but if he's a mind to anything like a gemman, here's my card!"