Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

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

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

cause to be bored

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

travel across or pass over

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Eagerly he inquired for news.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

set up or found

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Eagerly he inquired for news.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Eagerly he inquired for news.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

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

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

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

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

in the near future

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading On his return to his room he found Cheyne waiting for him.

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

From this reading To his secret relief Chief Inspector Mitchell took the same view, and it was arranged that he should cross as soon as he could get away.

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

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A Tale of Two Cities Next morning French had an interview with his chief at the Yard at which he produced the torn hotel bill, and having demonstrated the methods by which he had come to identify it with the Grand Hôtel du Sablon in Bruges, suggested that a visit there might be desirable.

a late time of life

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man seemed to have aged by years since his frenzied appeal to the Yard, and his anxious face and distrait manner bore testimony to the mental stress through which he was passing.