Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

later than; following

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

a quantity of money

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading Happen to have learnt the chap's name yet?"

a visual display of information

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

past form of “chime” — emit a sound

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

make right or correct

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

the first light of day

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

inquire into

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

plural of “habitue” — a regular patron

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

come to pass

From this reading Happen to have learnt the chap's name yet?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Happen to have learnt the chap's name yet?"

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

an opening into or through something

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

immediately past

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Happen to have learnt the chap's name yet?"

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

most important element

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Happen to have learnt the chap's name yet?"

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

not any; not one

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

work done in addition to regular working hours

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

domestic swine

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

established beyond doubt

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

have in common

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

in the near future

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

not in physical motion

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

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

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

in the direction of

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

the criminal class

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

the act of using

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "Got to explore that hole from end to end, Dollops," said Cleek on the fourth evening, as they struck off together toward that gap in the hedge, soon after the clock in the village had chimed out ten, and the little bar of the "Pig and Whistle" was slowly emptying itself of its _habitues_.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

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

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

at the time that

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

in or at the place that

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

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

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

during the time that

From this reading That they made good use of this time was proved by the little note-book that rested in Cleek's pocket, and in which a rough chart of the country and the docks was drawn--though there were still some blanks to be filled in--while opposite it was a rude outline of the secret passage into which they had blundered three nights before.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading "I've the main route fairly correct, I think, and a rough idea of where those sacks stood, and where we took to cover when Black Whiskers was showing the master of this underworld domain through it.

make whistling sounds

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE WEB OF CIRCUMSTANCE For a few days there was no more overtime to be earned by Cleek or Dollops, so that they were free to spend their evening as they wished, and though the "Pig and Whistle" got its fair share of their time--for the sake of appearances--there were long hours afterward, between the last tattered remnants of the night and the day's dawning, when they did a vast amount of exploration.

but in spite of that

From this reading Happen to have learnt the chap's name yet?"