Chapter VI

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

(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 But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

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

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

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

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

bound with chains

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

liable to be accused, or cause for such liability

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

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

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

having made preparations

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

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From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

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

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

the act of departing

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A MORNING WALK.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

and nothing more

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

having a point

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

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

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

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

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

a quantity of money

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

express a supposition

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

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

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

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

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

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

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

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

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A MORNING WALK.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

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

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

(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 But they slept well in their strange beds, and by morning all their little troubles had disappeared.

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

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

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

From this reading Concerning their most pressing anxiety--the rapid manner in which money seemed to melt away, leaving so little to show for it--it was pointed out that at least half the sum expended was for a special purpose, and chargeable to the reserve fund and not to their regular income, from which at present only five pounds had been taken, which was to provide all their living for a week to come.

which person or people

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Having a good view of the back yard, they could see him lolling luxuriously on the warm asphalte, as if he had been accustomed to be chained up, and liked it.

a late time of life

From this reading It was impossible not to suppose that the pets "at home" were making themselves happy, seeing how the sun shone and the sea breezes blew; and Dan, who had reached years of discretion, was evidently disposed to submit himself to circumstances.