Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

(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 His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

an expectation

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

any thing at all

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

for the most part

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

clothing in general

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; “crisp” is archaic

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

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

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

put on clothes

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

divisible by two

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

opinion or judgment

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

command against

From this reading "GOD FORBID IT!"

at ease in talking to others

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

usually; as a rule

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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 "GOD FORBID IT!"

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

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

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

of the present time and place

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

give free rein to

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "GOD FORBID IT!"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

engage in

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a particular point in time

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

precisely, exactly

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

giving satisfaction

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

not often

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

carry out

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

the act of using

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

precisely as stated

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

widely or fully known

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading As a rule a man does not indulge in any very profound meditation during the somewhat tedious process of changing his morning clothes for the monotonous garb of Western civilization.

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

From this reading Mr. Maddison--to drop at this point the name under which he had chosen to become the tenant of Falcon's Nest--was a member of a well-known London club, chiefly affected by literary men, and after his acceptance of Lady Thurwell's invitation, he hastened there at once and went to his room to dress.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His attention is generally fully claimed by the satisfactory adjusting of his tie and the precaution he has to use to avoid anything so lamentable as a crease in his shirt, and if his thoughts stray at all, it is seldom beyond the immediate matter of his toilet, or at most a little anticipation with regard to the forthcoming evening.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading If on the right side of thirty, a pair of bright eyes may sometimes make him pause for a moment, even with the hair brushes in his hands, to wonder if she will be there to-night, and if by any fortunate chance he will be able to take her in to dinner.