Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

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

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

(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 In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

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

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

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

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

a person who is in charge

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

form or compose

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

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From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

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

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

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

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

a fight with bare fists

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

having the hands covered with gloves

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

destroyed or killed

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

come to pass

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

impressive in appearance

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

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

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

plural of “philanthropist” — someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

voluntary promotion of human welfare

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

of or relating to phrenology

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

an inclination to do something

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

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From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

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

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

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

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In his college days of athletic exercises, Mr. Crisparkle had known professors of the Noble Art of fisticuffs, and had attended two or three of their gloved gatherings.

exceptionally

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

up to a particular time

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

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

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

(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 There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

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

From this reading He had now an opportunity of observing that as to the phrenological formation of the backs of their heads, the Professing Philanthropists were uncommonly like the Pugilists.

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

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.

which person or people

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were several Professors passing in and out, with exactly the aggressive air upon them of being ready for a turn-up with any Novice who might happen to be on hand, that Mr. Crisparkle well remembered in the circles of the Fancy.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading PHILANTHROPY, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Full half a year had come and gone, and Mr. Crisparkle sat in a waiting-room in the London chief offices of the Haven of Philanthropy, until he could have audience of Mr. Honeythunder.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In the development of all those organs which constitute, or attend, a propensity to “pitch into” your fellow-creatures, the Philanthropists were remarkably favoured.