Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

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

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

plural of “catalogue” — a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

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

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

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

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

opinion or judgment

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

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

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

above and across; more than

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

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

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

in the recent past

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

by religion

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

unusual or striking

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

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

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

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

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

make square

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

in a strange manner

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

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

From this reading Since this development of affection for art galleries and museums, Cleek had marked the auspicious event of Dollops' birthday with a copy of a famous classical dictionary.

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

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

the upper part of anything

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

not yet payable

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

up to a particular time

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.

having passed out of existence

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

precisely as stated

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

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

From this reading Strangely enough, too, by reason of his very energetic admiration for the arts of the dead peoples of the earth, he was able to bring to Cleek's notice a remarkable case.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE PRICELESS STATUE THAT VANISHED It is strange what undue fascination exists for things belonging to the ancient stories of the past, and curiously enough, Dollops had recently developed a deep interest in the British Museum.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With puzzled brows and straining eyes, a day, some weeks later, Dollops sat in the dusk on top of the stairs in the house at Portman Square anxiously awaiting the return of his master.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For days he would haunt that classic building, poring religiously over guide books and catalogues until it seemed as if he must have committed to memory their entire contents.