Chapter XVII

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

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

later than; following

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

(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 yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

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From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

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

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

superlative of “blunt” — having a broad or rounded end

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

intentionally conceived

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

an uneasy sensation as of insects creeping on your skin

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

the act of departing

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

in an abundant manner

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

start firing a weapon

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

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From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

producing no result or effect

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

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From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

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

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

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From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

advancing in amount or intensity

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

engage in

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

having no meaning or direction or purpose

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

used to form the superlative

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

a form of address for a man

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

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

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

above and across; more than

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

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

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

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

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

in or at that place or location

From this reading To Geoffrey, at least, there was great and conscious cause for a mounting spiritual barometer in the departure of Mr. Francis.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

under normal conditions

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

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

From this reading FIRE Harry was in the most extravagantly high spirits this morning, and at breakfast the two laughed over the most indifferent trivialities like schoolboys.

(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 He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

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

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

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

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Stories without wit and of the bluntest kind of point, rude personal remarks, repartees of the most obvious and futile kind, were enough to make one or other, and usually both, fit to choke with meaningless laughter.

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

From this reading He had not slept well during the night, and had kept awaking from snatches of nightmare dozing, in which sometimes Mr. Francis, sometimes the figure of the portrait of old Francis, would be enticing Harry on to some dim but violent doom.

the day immediately before today

From this reading All yesterday, since he had seen him tripping up to the ice house after Harry's escape, he had grown increasingly aware of a creepiness of the flesh which his neighbourhood or the thought of him produced.