Chapter XIX

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

grow by addition

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

(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 _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

of large size for its weight

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

rid of obstructions

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

dearly loved

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

divisible by two

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

apart from; not including

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

the finger next to the thumb

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

a quick look

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

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

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

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

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

an opening into or through something

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

above and across; more than

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

having a point

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

someone who is an active supporter and advocate

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

term of address for a man

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law and tradition (the Mishna and the Gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in Orthodox Judaism

From this reading By the Christian gods, I should have been a minor prophet in the clear air of Jerusalem, and might even have got into the Talmud--but we live in dull days.

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From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

a special situation

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

at the time that

From this reading London’s a sooty hole when all is said--even intellect shows dimly, except on the Stock Exchange.

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From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The company promoter held a cigar between the forefinger and second of the hand that held down the sheet of paper to the desk, and he blew and drew the breath of his body whistling through a thick nose as he snored over his labour:

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.

the act of creating written works

From this reading _Wherein we catch a Glimpse of the Benefits that accrue to a Sound Commercial Education_ Sir Pompey Malahide’s old rival was in all the agony of writing a letter, and neither Isaac Tankerton Wollup’s fat little hands with the grasping pointed finger-tips, nor his bulky body, nor his spelling, aided too well in the recording of his talents on paper.

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

From this reading “DEAR SAMUEL” (he writes to his friend the money-lender at Oxford)--“Nephew Reuben McCubbie whispers me that the old lord has done the handsome thing by the young Baddlesmere cub; and that is as I said it should be.