Chapter XXVII

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

eagerly desirous

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

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

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

destroy completely

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

a boy or man

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

completed to perfection

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

flowing profusely

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

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

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

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

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

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From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

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

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

engage in

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

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

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

according to the clock

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

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

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

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

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

morally wholesome or acceptable

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

do one's shopping

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

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

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

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

From this reading LOVETT FINDS THAT IT IS EASIER TO PLAN THAN TO EXECUTE.

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From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?

at the time that

From this reading Many of Mrs. Lovett's customers paid her in advance for the pies, in order that they might be quite sure of getting their orders fulfilled when the first batch should make its gracious appearance from the depths below.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It wants five minutes to nine, and Mrs. Lovett's shop is filling with persons anxious to devour or to carry away one or more of the nine o'clock batch of savoury, delightful, gushing gravy pies.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Jiggs," said one of the legal fraternity to another, "how are you to-day, old fellow?