Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

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

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

eagerly desirous

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

any thing at all

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

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

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

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

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963)

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

a boy or man

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

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

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

dearly loved

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

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

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

divisible by two

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

set up or found

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

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 Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

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

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

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

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

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

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

cause to arise

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

engage in

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

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

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

not any; not one

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

in an obscure manner

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

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

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

new

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

express in words

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

moving over territory to search for something

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

in the near future

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

believed likely

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

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

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

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

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

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

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

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

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

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

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

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

From this reading Dr Twiddel, meanwhile, was no less anxious to make the Rev. Alexander Butler’s acquaintance than the Rev. Alexander Butler was to make his.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading He and Welsh were living modestly and obscurely in the neighbourhood of the Pentonville Road, scouring the town by day, studying a map and laying the most ingenious plans at night.

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

From this reading Welsh’s first effort, as soon as they were established in their new quarters, was to induce his friend to go down to Clankwood and make further inquiries, but this Twiddel absolutely declined to do.

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

From this reading Not that he was aware of that gentleman’s recent change of identity and occupation; but most industrious endeavors to find a certain Mr Beveridge were made in the course of the next few days.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “My dear chap,” he answered, “supposing anything were found out, or even suspected, what am I to say?