Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A SPASM OF PENITENCE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

the state of being absent

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

bestow a quality on

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

the act of departing

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

an established custom

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

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

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

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From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

held or filled or in use

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SPASM OF PENITENCE.

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From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the act of departing politely

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading A SPASM OF PENITENCE.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

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From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

the possibility of future success

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

From this reading A SPASM OF PENITENCE.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

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

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

male cat

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

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

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

a formal exposition

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

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

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

during the time that

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Tom Loring had arranged to spend the whole of the autumn in London.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Could he have felt more at ease about the course of events in his absence, he would have endured his sojourn in town with equanimity.

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading He hailed with pleasure the prospect of getting on with it; the leisure afforded him by his departure from the Dennisons was, in its way, a consolation for the wrench involved in the parting.

a late time of life

From this reading His Omofaga articles had gained such favourable notice that his editor had engaged him to contribute a series dealing with African questions and African companies (and the latter are in the habit of producing the former), while he was occupied, on his own account, at the British Museum, in making way with a treatise of a politico-philosophical description, which had been in his head for several years.