Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

(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 RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

being joined in close association

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

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

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading HOW MR.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

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

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

the force of workers available

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

the next day

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW MR.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

established beyond doubt

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

with speed

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

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

From this reading RUSHTON PROVED THAT ALL MEN WERE SELFISH, HIMSELF INCLUDED.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, sir," said Mr. Rushton, "what news is there about town?"

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Leaving Mr. Roundjacket contemplating the ceiling, and reflecting upon the various questions connected with bachelorship and matrimony, Verty returned to the office, and reported to Mr. Rushton that the poet was rapidly improving, and would probably be at his post on the morrow.

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

From this reading This intelligence was received with a growl, which had become, however, so familiar an expression of feeling to the young man, that he did not regard it.