Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

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

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

full of events or incidents

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

the act of departing

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

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

From this reading “So he tells me,” replied Mac.

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From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

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

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

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

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

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From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading “So he tells me,” replied Mac.

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

From this reading “So he tells me,” replied Mac.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

according to the clock

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “So he tells me,” replied Mac.

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

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

express in words

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading “So he tells me,” replied Mac.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

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

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading M’GOURLEY’S LOVE AFFAIR At about three o’clock on that eventful day M’Gourley met one of Holme & Ringer’s clerks in the street.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

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

From this reading “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

(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 “Well, he’s bought two tickets for Vancouver this morning, one for his cousin and one for himself.

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

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

in or at the place that

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “He’s going pretty far afield,” went on the clerk; “Vancouver isn’t—” “Where did you say?” cut in M’Gourley.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “So your partner’s off for a holiday,” said the clerk.