Chapter IV

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

consider or hold as true

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

later than; following

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

making worse

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

(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 But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

a period of 100 years

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

mentally acute or penetratingly discerning

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

suffering from dyspepsia

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

attracting or delighting

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

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From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

an established custom

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

immediately past

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

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

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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 But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

the force of workers available

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

of an obscure nature

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

absolutely essential

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

according to the clock

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

above and across; more than

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

past form of “preen” — clean with one's bill

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading But, after all, he had an excellent digestion--in common with a great many men of the eighteenth century--and was little inclined to dyspeptic brooding over problems.

an introduction to a play

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

on the contrary

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

term of address for a man

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

in a smug manner

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

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From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

in the near future

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading As to the mysterious estate--the last stage on the journey to which he should cover that day--he had soon learned to accept its acquisition with that sweetness of irresponsibility that was his most engaging and aggravating characteristic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.

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

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

at the time that

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

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

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lying lazily snoozed amongst the pillows, he reviewed, with some amused satisfaction, the first courses of that scheme of reformation he had mapped out for himself, whereof two rather sleepless nights at Farnham and his present quarters--the result of an abstention in the matter of numerous “nightcaps,” which habit had made necessary to slumber--were the prologue.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading It was six o’clock of a cold September morning when Sir Robert--or Mr. Tuke, as we must now know him--woke in his room off the stable-yard of the old “George” inn at Winchester.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Now, the little battle fought and won, he preened his moral feathers smugly, and felt clear-eyed and very good indeed.