Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

matters of personal concern

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

anew

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

(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 Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

any thing at all

From this reading “Anything new to-day?”

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

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

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From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

come together

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

at any time

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

set up or found

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

an established custom

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

an expression of greeting

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

temporary living quarters

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

in motion

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading “Anything new to-day?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

turned in a circle around an axis

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

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

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

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

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.

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From this reading “Anything new to-day?”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

not set afire or burning

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

exhausted

From this reading Keen as was the interest which Barton took in the labyrinth of his friend’s affairs, he now and again wearied of Maitland, and of a conversation that ever revolved round the same fixed but otherwise uncertain points.

at the time that

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

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

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day before the encounter with Mr. Cranley at the house of the lady of _The Bunhouse_, Barton, when he came home from a round of professional visits, had found Maitland waiting in his chill, unlighted lodgings.

plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Of late, Maitland had got into the habit of loitering there, discussing and discussing all the mysteries which made him feel that he was indeed “moving about in worlds not realized.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Hullo, Maitland; glad to see you,” he observed, with some shade of hypocrisy.