Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A PARLEY WITH THE ENEMY.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

plural of “celebrity” — a widely known person

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

with respect to the internal affairs of a government

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

an opposing military force

From this reading A PARLEY WITH THE ENEMY.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

set up or found

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

usually; as a rule

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

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

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

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

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

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

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

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

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

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

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

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

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

absolutely essential

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

out of fashion

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading A PARLEY WITH THE ENEMY.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

on the contrary

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

in the near future

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

make square

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

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

From this reading A PARLEY WITH THE ENEMY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

lacking pretension or affectation

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

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

From this reading At his Sunday dinners especially, one or two of the minor celebrities of the day were generally to be met, and it was to one of these gatherings that Mark was invited, as one of the natural consequences of the success of 'Illusion.'

in or at the place that

From this reading He had a large old-fashioned house in the neighbourhood of Russell Square, where he entertained rather frequently in a solid unpretentious fashion.

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

From this reading He found himself, on arriving, in company with several faces familiar to him from photographs, and heard names announced which were already common property.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr. Fladgate was one of those domestically inclined bachelors who are never really at ease in rooms or chambers, and whose tastes lead them, as soon as they possess the necessary means, to set up a substantial and well-regulated household of their own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A PARLEY WITH THE ENEMY.