Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

in addition

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

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From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

the job of clerk

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

divisible by two

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

completed to perfection

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

possessive form of “norman” — United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

on one occasion

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

a state of social isolation

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

a source of difficulty

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

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

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Unfortunate man! what would he have given now to change his position for Norman's single clerkship, or even for Charley's comparative poverty!

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Gertrude stayed within all day; but not all day in solitude.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE On the next morning Alaric went to his office without speaking further as to the trouble on his mind, and endeavoured to comfort himself as best he might as he walked down to his office.

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

From this reading Then he had also to decide whether it would better suit his purpose to sell out at once and pay up every shilling that he could, or whether he would hold on, and hope that Undy's predictions would be fulfilled, and that the bridge shares would go on rising till they would sell for all that was required of him.