Chapter XI

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

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

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

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

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

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

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

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

plural of “kidney” — either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

immediately past

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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 to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

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

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

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

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

not any; not one

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

according to the clock

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

above and across; more than

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

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

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

changing location rapidly

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

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

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

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

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

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

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

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

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE CIPHER MEANT Tyberton Castle was less than an hour’s drive from Hereford by motor.

in or at the place that

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

during the time that

From this reading “No breakfast, no man,” was a favourite maxim of the physician’s, and he did full justice to the fresh trout, the kidneys and bacon, and the new-laid eggs put before us, while I had to force myself to swallow a few mouthfuls.

which person or people

From this reading I had to conceal my knowledge of the neighbourhood from Tarleton, who left the arrangements in my hands, and question the man who waited on us at breakfast as if I were entirely ignorant of where the Castle lay, and how to reach it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, the meal was over at last, and at ten o’clock we were seated in the car provided by the hotel, speeding along the road I had last trodden backward with despair in my heart.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading It seemed to me that every tree was eloquent and that every cottage on the way remembered me, and wondered at my coming back.