Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes, sir," answered the coachman.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "You fetched him in the brougham, I believe?"

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading "You fetched him in the brougham, I believe?"

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

having a specified kind of border or edge

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a boy or man

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

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

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

not formal

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a questioner who is excessively harsh

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

immediately past

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

any process serving to define the shape of something

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Yes, sir," answered the coachman.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

without awareness

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.

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

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

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

From this reading THE PRESSMAN The coachman, thus admonished, unconsciously edged his chair a little nearer to the table at which Barthorpe Herapath sat, and looked anxiously at his interrogator.

which person or people

From this reading He was a little, shrewd-eyed fellow, and it seemed to Selwood, who had watched him carefully during the informal examination to which Barthorpe had subjected the caretaker, that he had begun to think deeply over some new presentiment of this mystery which was slowly shaping itself in his mind.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, sir," answered the coachman.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I understand, Mountain, that you fetched Mr. Herapath from the House of Commons last night?" began Barthorpe.