Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

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

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

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

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

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

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

a young female

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

located farthest to the rear

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

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

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

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

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

immediately past

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

engage in

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

above and across; more than

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

having a supporting base

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

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

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

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

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

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

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A gallery at this end of the hall threw its shadow over the hindermost benches and the gangway by which they were approached.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

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

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

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

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

not noticed

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

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

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

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

From this reading The cheap seats were situated, as usual, on that part of the floor of the building which was farthest from the platform.

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

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

which person or people

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the sheltering obscurity thus produced, Mr. Farnaby took his place; standing in the corner formed by the angle it which the two walls of the building met, with his dutiful wife at his side.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Entering the hall, Mr. Farnaby discovered without difficulty the position of modest retirement of which he was in search.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Still following them, unnoticed in the crowd, the old woman stopped at the extremity of the hindermost bench, looked close at a smartly-dressed young man who occupied the last seat at the end, and who paid marked attention to a pretty girl sitting by him, and whispered in his ear, “Now then, Jervy! can’t you make room for Mother Sowler?”