Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

speak to

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

later than; following

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

in the past

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

(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 Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

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From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

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From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

move very slightly

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

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

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

a period of 100 years

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

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

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

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

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

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

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

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

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

in the recent past

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

by chance

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

not any; not one

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

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

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

and nothing more

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

above and across; more than

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

a regular customer

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

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From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

take up or begin anew

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

two items of the same kind

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

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

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

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

From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

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From this reading The model had sipped her tea, taken her silver, and was gone to resume her well-earned place among the clothed classes, and the hard-working artist was in no mood to open his door to the latest bell-ringer.

in or at the place that

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

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

From this reading “SUCCESS” The studio bell had tinkled so often that afternoon that Mr. Matthew Strang refused to budge from the comfortable arm-chair in which he sat smoking his cigarette and reading the _Nineteenth Century_ after the labors of the day.

which person or people

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading He had been much worried by children lately, since he had picked up a couple in the gutter and placed them on the “throne.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Probably it was only another model to inquire if he had any work, or to apprise him of a change of address or of wardrobe; or else it was a _soi-disant_ decayed artist, who had tramped all the way from Camberwell, ignorant that his old patron had moved from the studio a year ago; or mayhap it was a child.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The dingy court where the fortunate twain resided had been agitated from attic to cellar; the entire juvenile population had pulled his bell in quest of easy riches; mothers had quarrelled with one another over the chances of their young ones; the whole court had been torn with intestine war.