Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

in the past

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

(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 Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

in addition

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

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

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

set up or found

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

a workplace where glass is made

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

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

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

engage in

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

the force of workers available

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

plural of “myrmidon” — a follower who carries out orders without question

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

not any; not one

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

and nothing more

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

refrain from harming

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

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

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

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

From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

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From this reading "And make haste, please, for I have very little time to spare, as the tower-clock struck three some time ago."

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

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

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

at the time that

From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

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

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Bailiff greeted Peter with a "Good-morning," asked how he had slept, and then produced a lengthy document on which appeared the names of Peter's creditors.

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From this reading On the Monday morning when Peter arrived at his Glassworks, he found not only his workpeople there, but also some very unwelcome visitors; these were the Bailiff and three of his myrmidons.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Then Peter, in despair, had to confess that he had no more money in the world, and made over to the Bailiff for appraisement all his property, including factory, stock, stables, horses, wagons, etc.; and as the official and his men went round making an inventory of everything, he thought to himself: "The Pine-grove is not so far away; and as the _Little One_ has not come to my aid, I'll try my luck with the _Big One_."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Can you settle or not?" demanded the official, with a keen glance at Peter.