Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

later than; following

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

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From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

a social or business visitor

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

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

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

the act of giving

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

an English coin worth half a penny

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

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

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

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

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

an old word for “no”

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

above and across; more than

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

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

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

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

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

not in physical motion

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

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

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

in the direction of

From this reading The result of his cogitations was that after giving certain instructions in his office as to the next steps to be taken towards duly establishing Jacob Herapath's will, he went round to Barthorpe Herapath's office and asked to see him.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading His manner seemed to be genuinely frank and unaffected: Mr. Halfpenny was considerably puzzled by it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

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

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

at the time that

From this reading He thought things over as he journeyed home to his house in the country; he spent an evening in further thought; he was still thinking when he went up to town next morning.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Barthorpe himself came out of his private room and showed some politeness in ushering his caller within.

an old word for “yes”

From this reading YEA AND NAY Mr. Halfpenny, face to face with the fact that Barthorpe Herapath meant mischief about the will, put on his thinking-cap and gave himself up to a deep and serious consideration of the matter.