Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

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

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

without a doubt

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr had assuredly not been invited to the meeting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr had assuredly not been invited to the meeting.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

being one more than seven

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a print made from an engraving

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr had assuredly not been invited to the meeting.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr had assuredly not been invited to the meeting.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr had assuredly not been invited to the meeting.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

a political advocate of socialism

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

having a supporting base

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

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

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

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

From this reading Mr Vossit was dividing his time between gazing up to the ceiling and making notes in a memorandum book as the points occurred to him.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

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

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE In the salon, where a month before they had drafted the outline of the Personal Property Bill, under the impression that government was a parlour game and Society a heap of spelicans, eight or nine men were already assembled.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One or two sat apart, with ugly looks upon their faces.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Sir Causter Kerr, Baronet of the United Kingdom, and Chevalier of the Order of the Golden Eagle, who in return for a thousand pounds a year permitted himself to be called First Lord of the Admiralty in a Socialist Government, was standing before a steel engraving with the title in German, "Defeat of the British at Majuba Hill, 27th February 1881," but, judging from the slight sardonic grin on his thin features, he was thinking of something else.