Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How long have you been in Carlisle?” asked Ian.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “How long have you been in Carlisle?” asked Ian.

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

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

a youthful male person

From this reading Ian was sitting watching the people, when the boy came up.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

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

From this reading Ian was sitting watching the people, when the boy came up.

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From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

any large and important church

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

travel across or pass over

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “How long have you been in Carlisle?” asked Ian.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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From this reading “How long have you been in Carlisle?” asked Ian.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “How long have you been in Carlisle?” asked Ian.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

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

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Ian was sitting watching the people, when the boy came up.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Ian was sitting watching the people, when the boy came up.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ian was sitting watching the people, when the boy came up.

precisely as stated

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

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

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Ian was sitting watching the people, when the boy came up.

at the time that

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

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

From this reading In this he was not very successful, but was more so in the case of Wilfred Johnstone, whom on the fourth day of his arrival he met at the Market Cross.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had a stick over his shoulder with a small bundle containing his belongings.

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

From this reading A DESPERATE TASK When Ian reached Carlisle he secured himself a room at the old hostelry near the Cathedral, sent a message into Scotland that he had arrived, and then spent some days in general enquiries as to the possibility of getting work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How long have you been in Carlisle?” asked Ian.