Chapter IV

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

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

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

in a gradual manner

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

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

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

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

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

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

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

of the present time and place

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

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

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

engage in

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

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

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

a form of address for a man

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

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From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

absolutely essential

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

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

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

not any; not one

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading PREPARING TO START.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

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

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading PREPARING TO START.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

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

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

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

From this reading PREPARING TO START.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

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From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

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

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

which person or people

From this reading The question of a move was finally settled; Myst Court was to be the future residence of its new owner, who lost no time in making arrangements for effecting in it such repairs as were absolutely necessary to make it a tolerably comfortable dwelling.

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

From this reading More than this Mr. Trevor did not at present attempt; his expenses, he knew, would be heavy.

a late time of life

From this reading The life of a landed proprietor was one altogether new to Mr. Trevor, who had passed thirty years of his life in a government office, never being more than a few weeks at a time absent from London.

be the cause or source of

From this reading His newly-inherited property would yield no immediate supply; improvements must be gradually made.