Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

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From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

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From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Fletcher Hill always stayed there when he came to Trelevan.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

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

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Fletcher Hill always stayed there when he came to Trelevan.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

a very small circular shape

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

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From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

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

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)

From this reading Fletcher Hill always stayed there when he came to Trelevan.

set up or found

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

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

From this reading Fletcher Hill always stayed there when he came to Trelevan.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Fletcher Hill always stayed there when he came to Trelevan.

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

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

engage in

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

the force of workers available

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

not any; not one

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

something you have to do

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

the property of being close together

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

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

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

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

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

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

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

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

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

discouraging intimacies; reserved

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

under normal conditions

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Fletcher Hill in the role of a squire of dames was a situation that vastly tickled Adela's sense of humour.

precisely as stated

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

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

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY TO HAPPINESS On account of its comparative proximity to the gold mine, Trelevan, though of no great size, was a busy place.

at the time that

From this reading Fletcher Hill always stayed there when he came to Trelevan.

which person or people

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The police court was close by, and it suited his purpose; but he mixed very little with his fellow-guests and was generally regarded as unapproachable--a mere judicial machine with whom very few troubled to make acquaintance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dot had stayed at the hotel there with her brother on one or two occasions, but it was usually noisy and crowded, and, unlike Adela, she found little to amuse her in the type of men who thronged it.