Chapter IX

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

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

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

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a man who has never been married

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

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

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

having the arrangement disturbed; not in order

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

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

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

make larger

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

to come or go into

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

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

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

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

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

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

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

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

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

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

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

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

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

plural of “midland” — a town in west central Texas

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a particular point in time

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

a brief written record

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

more desirable than another

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

move over something with pressure

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

express in words

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

a health resort near a spring or at the seaside

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

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

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading He had been christened "Rupert" in an ironical moment, for he preferred the day to be humdrum.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

not known

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Glynn, however, was not of that company.

in or at the place that

From this reading "A hunting-box in the Midlands," he used to say, "a set of chambers in the Albany, the season in town, a cure in the autumn at some French spa where a modest game of baccarat can be enjoyed, and a five-pound note in my pocket at the service of a friend--these conditions satisfy my simple wants, and I can rub along."

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

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.

which person or people

From this reading There are eager spirits who enter upon each morning like adventurers upon an unknown sea.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Possessed of an easy independence, which he had never done a stroke of work to enlarge, he remained a bachelor, not from lack of opportunity to become a husband, but in order that his comfort might not be disarranged.