Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She was trembling, though full of resolute strength.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

the act of departing

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

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

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

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

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

a single distinct event

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

not taken into account

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading She was trembling, though full of resolute strength.

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

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

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

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was trembling, though full of resolute strength.

superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She was trembling, though full of resolute strength.

carry out

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He put them into a cab; and getting on the box himself, had them driven to the river-side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was trembling, though full of resolute strength.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Lady Eskside grasped her old lord’s hand, as they sat there together, jolting through the streets, going to this strangest incident of their lives.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

a shaky motion

From this reading She was trembling, though full of resolute strength.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

at the time that

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dick became in a manner the head of the expedition when the party reached Oxford; his foot was on his native heath; he knew where to take the two old people, both of whom became more and more agitated in their different ways, as they approached to the end of their journey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.

but in spite of that

From this reading The emergency was too much for her nerves, but not for her brave old heart, which beat high with generous courage, yet with a sense of danger not to be despised or overlooked.