Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

(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 All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

in addition

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

someone who is a detective

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the act of discovering something

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

set up or found

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

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

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

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

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

the act of retaining something

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

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

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

not able to be found

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

an event that happens

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

on one occasion

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

cut with a saw

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

having a supporting base

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

not in physical motion

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

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

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

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

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "In the hat?" cried Brass, in a sort of shriek, "_Under the handkerchief, and tucked beneath the lining_," said Mr. Swiveller, aghast, at the discovery.

up to a particular time

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

precisely as stated

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

forceful exertion

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Mr. Brass looked at him, at his sister, at the walls, at the ceiling, at the floor, everywhere but at Kit, who stood quite stupefied and motionless.

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

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

in or at the place that

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

which person or people

From this reading All at once an exclamation from Dick Swiveller and Miss Brass, Sampson's sister, who was also present, cut the lawyer short He turned his head, and saw Dick, who had been holding Kit's hat, standing with the missing bank-note in his hand.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Like one entranced, he stood, eyes wide opened, and fixed upon the ground, until the constable came, and he found himself being driven away in a coach, to the jail, where he was lodged for the night--still dazed by the terrible change in his affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It is certainly a very painful occurrence," said Brass, with a sigh, but commencing the search with vigour.