Chapter VII

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

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

for the reason that

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

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From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

approval

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

true confidential information

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

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

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

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

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

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

From this reading MOSTYN IS SURPRISED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

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From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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From this reading MOSTYN IS SURPRISED.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

and nothing more

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

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From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

a quantity of money

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading MOSTYN IS SURPRISED.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

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

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

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

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

create by training and teaching

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading On the following day Mostyn travelled down to Partingborough, in Cambridgeshire, by a late afternoon train.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

precisely as stated

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Dealers will ask what they like for their horses because they will know that I simply must purchase.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If the details of this extraordinary will are given to the public," he said, "it's very plain that my task will be made more difficult--for me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

the act of harassing someone

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.

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

From this reading He had paid a visit to Messrs. Chester and Smithers that morning, had fully discussed his plans with Mr. Chester, had learnt that a large sum of money would be placed to his credit that day, and that he could draw upon the firm for more should he require it; then he had broached a subject which had been worrying his mind during the night.