Chapter VI

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

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

with few mistakes

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

any person at all

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

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

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

plural of “dreamer” — someone who is dreaming

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

divisible by two

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

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

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

of the present time and place

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

communication between individuals

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

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 Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

not any; not one

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

and nothing more

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

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

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

only a very short time before

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Daniel Meggison was all for immediate action; wanted to feel his fingers grasping that good money, and putting it to such uses as only he, from a long experience, could accurately name.

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

From this reading SCHEMERS AND DREAMERS BESSIE MEGGISON had no suspicion; for it was scarcely possible, in the first place, that anyone should be interesting himself on her behalf.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The plotters meanwhile may be said to have watched each other's movements with suspicion and distrust.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading She was glad to think that her father and Mr. Byfield had suddenly grown to be to all appearances such excellent friends; although even in that there was a lurking dread, lest the wily Daniel Meggison should exercise that "tapping" process upon his new acquaintance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the rest, it simplified matters, and made it easier to carry on that innocent intercourse with Gilbert.