Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

in addition

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

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From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

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From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

divisible by two

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

at any time

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Nor did Burton expect that he should stay.

release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

usually; as a rule

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

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

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

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

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

the force of workers available

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

a particular point in time

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did Burton expect that he should stay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

cause to start anew

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Nor did Burton expect that he should stay.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

a state of acute pain

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

(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 But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT CECILIA BURTON DID FOR HER SISTER-IN-LAW.

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

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

which person or people

From this reading But Burton was a man who, in spite of something cynical on the surface of his character, believed well of mankind generally, and well also of men as individuals.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He understood, from what had passed, much of Harry's trouble, if not the whole of it; and though he did not despair on behalf of his sister, he was aware that her lover had fallen into a difficulty, from which he could not extricate himself without great suffering and much struggling.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.

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

From this reading As soon as Harry Clavering had made his promise to Mr. Burton, and had declared that he would be in Onslow Crescent that same evening, he went away from the offices at the Adelphi, feeling it to be quite impossible that he should recommence his work there at that moment, even should it ever be within his power to do so.