Chapter II

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

(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 _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

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

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

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

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

clothing in general

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

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

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

being one more than seven

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

at any time

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

the organ of sight

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a long fixed look

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

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From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

not accessible to view

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

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

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

ten 10s

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

and nothing more

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

above and across; more than

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

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

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading And having given vent to this beautiful reflection, Mr. Pickwick proceeded to put himself into his clothes, and his clothes into his portmanteau.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

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

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Goswell Street was at his feet, Goswell Street was on his right hand--as far as the eye could reach, Goswell Street extended on his left; and the opposite side of Goswell Street was over the way.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

at the time that

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

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

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

which person or people

From this reading "Such," thought Mr. Pickwick, "are the narrow views of those philosophers who, content with examining the things that lie before them, look not to the truths which are hidden beyond.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As well might I be content to gaze on Goswell Street for ever, without one effort to penetrate to the hidden countries which on every side surround it."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _The First Day's Journey, and the First Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences_ That punctual servant of all work, the sun, had just risen, and begun to strike a light on the morning of the thirteenth of May, one thousand eight hundred and twenty-seven, when Mr. Samuel Pickwick burst like another sun from his slumbers, threw open his chamber window, and looked out upon the world beneath.