Chapter V

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

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading Stabb meanwhile was among the tombs in an adjacent apartment.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Stabb meanwhile was among the tombs in an adjacent apartment.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Stabb meanwhile was among the tombs in an adjacent apartment.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

causing envy

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

set up or found

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

mix together different elements

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

set down according to a plan

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

immediately past

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

past form of “launch” — set up or found

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Stabb meanwhile was among the tombs in an adjacent apartment.

the act of mimicking; imitative behavior

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

held or filled or in use

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

in a productive way

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

happen or occur again

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

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

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

express in words

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

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

From this reading Stabb meanwhile was among the tombs in an adjacent apartment.

relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Roger found his task entertaining, for Lynborough’s mimicry of his distinguished opponent was excellent.

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

plural of “tomb” — a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Stabb meanwhile was among the tombs in an adjacent apartment.

a final peremptory demand

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

habitually speaking the truth

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

at the time that

From this reading THE BEGINNING OF WAR An enviable characteristic of Lord Lynborough’s was that, when he had laid the fuse, he could wait patiently for the explosion.

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

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

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

From this reading Having launched the padlock--his symbolical ultimatum--and asserted his right, he spent the morning in dictating to Roger Wilbraham a full, particular, and veracious account of his early differences with the Dean of Christ Church.

in the company of; together with

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading (That last word tends to recur in connection with him.) Provided he knew that his adventure and his joke were coming, he occupied the interval profitably--which is to say, as agreeably as he could.