Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

a youthful male person

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Where do you come from?" inquired the clerk.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Where do you come from?" inquired the clerk.

increase twofold

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

dressed in a habit

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "What's the matter?" inquired the clerk.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

a boy or man

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter?" inquired the clerk.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

not any; not one

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

on one occasion

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

breathe noisily during one's sleep

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

having a supporting base

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

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

From this reading "What's the matter?" inquired the clerk.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where do you come from?" inquired the clerk.

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

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He had never seen such a fat boy, in or out of a travelling caravan; and this, coupled with the calmness and repose of his appearance, so very different from what was reasonably to have been expected of the inflictor of the knocks, smote him with wonder.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The extraordinary boy replied not a word; but he nodded once, and seemed, to the clerk's imagination, to snore feebly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where do you come from?" inquired the clerk.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain Interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no means irrelevant to this History_ The object that presented itself to the eyes of the astonished clerk was a boy--a wonderfully fat boy--habited as a serving lad, standing upright on the mat, with his eyes closed as if in sleep.