Chapter V

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading "Cert'nly, sir," replied Mr. Weller; and acting on Mr. Pickwick's gentle hint, Sam retired.

later than; following

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading "Cert'nly, sir," replied Mr. Weller; and acting on Mr. Pickwick's gentle hint, Sam retired.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

dearly loved

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading "Sam," said Mr. Pickwick, "have the goodness to step down-stairs."

with resolute determination

From this reading "Not one halfpenny," said Mr. Pickwick, firmly; "not one halfpenny."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Cert'nly, sir," replied Mr. Weller; and acting on Mr. Pickwick's gentle hint, Sam retired.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading "Sam," said Mr. Pickwick, "have the goodness to step down-stairs."

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

an English coin worth half a penny

From this reading "Not one halfpenny," said Mr. Pickwick, firmly; "not one halfpenny."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Sam," said Mr. Pickwick, "have the goodness to step down-stairs."

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

an indirect suggestion

From this reading "Cert'nly, sir," replied Mr. Weller; and acting on Mr. Pickwick's gentle hint, Sam retired.

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

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not one halfpenny," said Mr. Pickwick, firmly; "not one halfpenny."

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Not one halfpenny," said Mr. Pickwick, firmly; "not one halfpenny."

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Cert'nly, sir," replied Mr. Weller; and acting on Mr. Pickwick's gentle hint, Sam retired.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading "Cert'nly, sir," replied Mr. Weller; and acting on Mr. Pickwick's gentle hint, Sam retired.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading "Sam," said Mr. Pickwick, "have the goodness to step down-stairs."

in a serious manner

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

term of address for a man

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "Sam," said Mr. Pickwick, "have the goodness to step down-stairs."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

the act of testing something

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

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

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

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

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

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

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

comparative of “well” — in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

which person or people

From this reading "Hooroar for the principle, as the money-lender said ven he vouldn't renew the bill," observed Mr. Weller, who was clearing away the breakfast things.

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

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath and goes Accordingly_ "But surely, my dear sir," said little Perker, as he stood in Mr. Pickwick's apartment on the morning after the trial: "surely you don't really mean--really and seriously now, and irritation apart--that you won't pay these costs and damages?"