Chapter XIII

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading DINGWELL THINKS OF AN EXCURSION.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

reduce to bankruptcy

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

a young person of either sex

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

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From this reading DINGWELL THINKS OF AN EXCURSION.

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From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading DINGWELL THINKS OF AN EXCURSION.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

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From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

used to form the superlative

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DINGWELL THINKS OF AN EXCURSION.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

return to an original state

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

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

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading DINGWELL THINKS OF AN EXCURSION.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading They did not, it is true, re-assemble in Mr. Dingwell's apartments in Rosemary Court.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IF Mr. Dingwell had been the most interesting, beautiful, and, I will add, wealthy of human beings, instead of being an ugly and wicked old bankrupt, Messrs. Goldshed, Levi, and Larkin could not have watched the progress of his complaint with greater trepidation, or hailed the first unequivocal symptoms of his recovery with more genuine delight.

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

From this reading I doubt if any one of them would have experienced the same intense happiness at the restoration of wife, child, or parent.