Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

later than; following

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

anew

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

any thing at all

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

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From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

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

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

approval

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

draw someone's attention away from something

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

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From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

in an effectual manner

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

divisible by two

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

at any time

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

apart from; not including

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

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

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

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

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

immediately past

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

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

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

not any; not one

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

on one occasion

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

and nothing more

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

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From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

not often

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

two times

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

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

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

in a weary manner

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

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

From this reading The time passed most wearily; the consulting-room blinds were never raised; no cabs stopped before the doctor’s door; nobody except the little servant ever moved about the house.

during the time that

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He could think of no plan better than waiting; and so he waited, showing himself seldom in the streets, and even sitting behind the curtain while he watched at the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading That was Mr Bunker’s first and last meeting with the Rev. John Duggs, and he took no small credit to himself for having so effectually incensed his neighbour, without, at the same time, bringing suspicion on anything more pertinent than his sobriety.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

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

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.

the act of creating written works

From this reading After writing at some length to the Baron he had no further correspondence that he could distract himself with; he was even forced once or twice to dip into the theological works.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet sometimes in the course of the next three days he would have been thankful to see him again, if only to have another passage-of-arms.