Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

in addition

From this reading Also, he knew Mr. Barthorpe Herapath, walking at the head of the procession of mourners.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

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

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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From this reading Also, he knew Mr. Barthorpe Herapath, walking at the head of the procession of mourners.

in a benign manner

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

in a busy manner

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

plural of “goddess” — a female deity

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

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

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading Also, he knew Mr. Barthorpe Herapath, walking at the head of the procession of mourners.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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 He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

immediately past

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

with fondness; with love

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading These men were many in number; some of them were known to Triffitt, some were not.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

the force of workers available

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading Also, he knew Mr. Barthorpe Herapath, walking at the head of the procession of mourners.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading These men were many in number; some of them were known to Triffitt, some were not.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Also, he knew Mr. Barthorpe Herapath, walking at the head of the procession of mourners.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading These men were many in number; some of them were known to Triffitt, some were not.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading These men were many in number; some of them were known to Triffitt, some were not.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

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

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

singer in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

the act of using

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Also, he knew Mr. Barthorpe Herapath, walking at the head of the procession of mourners.

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

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

widely or fully known

From this reading He knew Mr. Fox-Crawford, an Under-Secretary of State, who represented the Government; he knew Mr. Dayweather and Mr. Encilmore, and Mr. Camford and Mr. Wallburn; they were all well-known members of Parliament.

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

From this reading THE SCOTTISH VERDICT If Triffitt had only known it, the Goddesses of Chance and Fortune were already close at hand, hovering lovingly and benignly above the crown of his own Trilby hat.

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

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.

which person or people

From this reading Triffitt, of course, did not see them, nor dream that they were near; he was too busily occupied in taking stock of the black-garmented men who paid the last tribute of respect (a conventional phrase which he felt obliged to use) to Jacob Herapath.