Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

in actual fact

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

anew

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

a craftsman skilled in building with bricks

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

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From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course the coroner had to recover his official manner as quickly as possible.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

at any time

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

set up or found

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

in a furtive manner

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

the act of giving

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

in an irritating manner

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Of course the coroner had to recover his official manner as quickly as possible.

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From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

easily agitated

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

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

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Of course the coroner had to recover his official manner as quickly as possible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Of course the coroner had to recover his official manner as quickly as possible.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

the act of punishing

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

with speed

From this reading Of course the coroner had to recover his official manner as quickly as possible.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Of course the coroner had to recover his official manner as quickly as possible.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

required or under orders

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading His shoulders were bowed and his knees parted company from each other, thus giving him more than ever the appearance of a beetle.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

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

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

which person or people

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had his cap in his hand--a shabby, gray tweed cap--and he was twirling it between his fingers round and round with an irritatingly nervous gesture.

showing curiosity

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE WORLD IS SO LARGE As for the man who had made the extraordinary assertion, he seemed quite unconscious of the effect which it had produced: as if the fact that the supposed heir to an earldom, being actually the son of a Clapham bricklayer, was one that found its natural place in every-day life.

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

From this reading His eyes now and again were furtively raised at the coroner, as if he were wondering anxiously what punishment would be meted out to him for having created so much commotion, and then with equal furtiveness he dropped them again.