Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

later than; following

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

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

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

the father of your spouse

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

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

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

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From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

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 Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

something you have to do

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

above and across; more than

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

plural of “payment” — a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

earlier in time

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

term of address for a man

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

a quantity of money

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

precisely as stated

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

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

From this reading As they were chatting Sir Hugh, referring to the transaction, said:

at the time that

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

which person or people

From this reading Paul had allowed his father-in-law to handle some of his money in England, for Sir Hugh was very friendly with a man named Hewett in the City, who had on several occasions put him on good things.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There had been a matter of concealing certain payments, Sir Hugh explained, and that was why he had brought over the money instead of a cheque.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Indeed, just before Sir Hugh had left London he had had a wire from Paul to sell some shares at a big profit, and he had brought over the proceeds in Treasury notes, quite a respectable sum.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCERNS THE PAST ONE evening, a few days after Sir Hugh had paid another visit to Haudiomont, he was smoking with Paul prior to retiring to bed when the conversation drifted upon money matters--some investment he had made in England in his wife's name.