Chapter XIV

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

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

later than; following

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

anew

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

(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 All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

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From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

combine into one

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

a university in England

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

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From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

close interaction

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

characteristic of the present

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

-ing form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

a social unit living together

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

set up or found

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

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

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

an occurrence of something

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

engage in

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

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

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

above and across; more than

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

someone who publicizes

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

the act of rationing

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

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

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

having a supporting base

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

up to a particular time

From this reading This, over and over again, he had to satisfy, until he began to regard his absurd history with loathing, especially that of the past two years.

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

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

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From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

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

From this reading All welcomed the elderly prodigal, though in return for fatted calves—these were happy days before rationing—they demanded an account of his adventures.

during the time that

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

which person or people

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was Burtingshaw, K.C., for instance, a member of the Inventions Committee, and Weatherley, a professor of Modern History, whom the war had developed into an indefatigable publicist, and Jackman, a curious blend of classical scholar and man of business, who had allowed his family mustard-making firm to look after itself while he spent laborious days at the Admiralty in uncomfortable naval uniform.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAMBRIDGE put Baltazar on the track of old acquaintances, so that on his return to London he found himself in contact with people of his own standing who could explain to him the contemporary attitude of mind.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.

a late time of life

From this reading A man can’t make a sensational disappearance from a small social unit and turn up twenty years afterwards, without encountering natural human curiosity.