Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

later than; following

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

(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 "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading --BROWNING.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

the act of constructing something

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

a female human offspring

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

divisible by two

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

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

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

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

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

the transmission of information

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

a message received and understood

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

for more time

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

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

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

and nothing more

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

a local church community

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

in the recent past

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

concerned with topography

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He still harboured a vague mistrust against his guide.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The clerk had at first seemed desirous of imparting various scraps of topographical information to his compatriots, but to his interesting conversation the tailor only responded in curt monosyllables.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

close enough to be walked to

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

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

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

in or at the place that

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

which person or people

From this reading After half an hour's continuous walking--for the roads out of London were over-bad after the heavy rains during the past week--the Huguenot clerk, closely followed by Master Legros, who had his daughter on his arm, turned into the new parish of Soho, where a number of fine houses had been recently erected, and a few more were even now in process of construction.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will hold your hand but as long as all may, Or so very little longer."