Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

in a blunt direct manner

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

without care or concern

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

form the substance of

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

-ing form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

apart from; not including

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

having made preparations

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

a half of an hour

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

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

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

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

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

on your own; without outside help

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

exhausted

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

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

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

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

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

and nothing more

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

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

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

in the near future

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

not in physical motion

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

up to a particular time

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

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

From this reading Agreeably to the usual custom in great houses, as soon as I arrived at Compton I was conducted to my room to adjust my toilet or compose my spirits by solitude,--it wanted an hour to dinner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

accept gladly

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

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

From this reading Most cordial were his greeting and welcome; and seating himself by my side, he continued to converse in his peculiar way--bluntly eloquent and carelessly learned-- till the half-hour bell rang.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He talked on Australia, the Wakefield system, cattle, books, his trouble in arranging his library, his schemes for improving his property and embellishing his grounds, his delight to find my father look so well, his determination to see a great deal of him, whether his old college friend would or not; he talked, in short, of everything except politics and his own past career,--showing only his soreness in that silence.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.

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

From this reading I had not, however, been thus left ten minutes before the door opened and Trevanion himself (as I would fain still call him) stood before me.

but in spite of that

From this reading But--independently of the mere work of time-- he looked yet more worn and jaded in his leisure than he had done in the full tide of business; and his former abrupt quickness of manner now seemed to partake of feverish excitement.