Chapter XII

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

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

later than; following

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

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From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading What did Horace Scarsdale care for cathedrals?

any large and important church

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading What did Horace Scarsdale care for cathedrals?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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

From this reading What did Horace Scarsdale care for cathedrals?

command with authority

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

with obstinate determination

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

to come or go into

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

look over carefully

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

a particular point in time

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

on one occasion

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

win approval or support for

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

unusual or striking

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

done under pressure

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading What did Horace Scarsdale care for cathedrals?

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

do one's shopping

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

up to a particular time

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

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

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

distinctive and not typical

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

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

From this reading Yet he paused, in that most anxious and exciting moment, to inspect this one, and marched doggedly round and about it, as if to persuade himself that he was interested.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did Horace Scarsdale care for cathedrals?

at the time that

From this reading In his progress he paused before an apothecary's shop--but did not enter there, nor till hours after, when he rushed in on his way to the railway, and made certain purchases.

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

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH Mr. Pouncet's letter in his pocket--that self-betraying document, which he had estimated at once at its due value--Horace set out the next day for Kenlisle.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Yet not for Kenlisle direct: the young man, with the oddest, uncharacteristic trifling, stopped half-way, to visit a remarkable cathedral town which lay in his road.