Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

equally

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

in addition

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

disposed to please

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

for the reason that

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

in a crude or unrefined manner

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

set up or found

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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From this reading He finished it with a laugh, half-contemptuous, half-annoyed.

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

From this reading He finished it with a laugh, half-contemptuous, half-annoyed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

an impudent statement

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

the sound of laughing

From this reading He finished it with a laugh, half-contemptuous, half-annoyed.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

a brief written record

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

and nothing more

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

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From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had read it with a frown; it savoured of impertinence that it should be sent to him.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)

From this reading He had found that morning in his telescribe receiver the Trafalgar Chambers manifesto which had been flashed to friend and foe alike.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

being of use or service

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

at the time that

From this reading He had already glanced through _The Tocsin_, in which he had a small proprietary interest, but he also subscribed to _The Scythe_, partly because it brought to his door a library which he found useful when he had to assume an intimate knowledge of a subject at a day's notice, partly because the crudely blatant note of _The Tocsin_ occasionally failed to strike a sympathetic cord.

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

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB Mr Strummery having finished his breakfast with the exception of a second glass of hot water, which constituted the amiable man's only beverage, took up his copy of _The Scythe_.