Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

later than; following

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

(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 He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

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

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

a female human offspring

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

divisible by two

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

apart from; not including

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

an event that happens

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

a social unit living together

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

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

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

provided with artificial light

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

take the midday meal

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

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From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

information about recent and important events

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

not any; not one

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

by chance

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

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

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

in the near future

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

not in physical motion

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

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

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

a special situation

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

precisely as stated

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He took no interest in politics, for one thing, and he had still less interest in professional cricket and football, racing, and what is generally called sport.

at the time that

From this reading He did not read the newspapers himself, except, perhaps, in the train, when he had nothing better to do.

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

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

during the time that

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, he had an absolute contempt for everything that makes a newspaper sell, and therefore his daughter had very soon learnt to omit these fascinating items entirely.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had a fixed opinion that all the events happening in the world which really mattered, not even excepting the proceedings of learned societies and the criminal and civil Law Courts, could be adequately recorded on a couple of sheets of notepaper.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ACROSS THE THRESHOLD After breakfast Professor Marmion, according to his practice on fine days, lit his pipe, and went out for a stroll on the Common to put in a little hard thinking, while Miss Nitocris, after seeing to certain household matters, sat down in his study and read the papers, in order that she might be able to give him a synopsis of the world's news at lunch.