Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

consider or hold as true

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

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

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

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From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

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

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

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

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

the act of departing

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

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

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

most important element

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

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

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

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

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

on the contrary

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

move hurridly

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

express in words

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

believed likely

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.

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

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

during the time that

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

which person or people

From this reading M'Ginnis was the centre of the crowd from the Punti rush who were prepared to accept Armitage's scheme.

belonging to which person

From this reading Each group formed itself of men whose minds were inclined in the same direction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Archie and Ted Cross and the men with them, however, were suspected of a prejudice rather in favour of, than against, Armitage's outline of the new order of things for the Ridge since its main features and conditions were known.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Crosses, while they would not go over to the M'Ginnis faction, had a following--and the group about them was by far the largest--which was asserting an open mind until it heard what Armitage had to say.

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

From this reading The men stood in groups outside the hall, smoking and yarning together before going into it, on the night John Armitage was to put his proposition for reorganisation of the mines before them.