Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

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

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

later than; following

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

plural of “agitator” — one who agitates; a political troublemaker

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

(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 After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

(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 They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

without offspring

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

having lost your job

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

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

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

usually; as a rule

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

ten 10s

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

an unjust act

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

held dear

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

the force of workers available

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

a local church community

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

on the contrary

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

express in words

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

advocating or following the socialist principles

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

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From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

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

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

hard to endure

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

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

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading Mr. Theodore Parish, aged about five-and-thirty, was an audit clerk in the offices of a railway company, and he loved to expatiate on the hardship of his position, which lay in the fact that he could not hope for a higher income than one hundred and fifty pounds, and this despite the trying and responsible nature of the duties he discharged.

which person or people

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.

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

From this reading After dwelling upon this injustice he would add, with peculiar gravity, that really in certain moods one all but inclined to give a hearing to the arguments of socialistic agitators.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM Christopher Parish lived at home, that is to say, he was not a lodger under an alien roof, like the majority of such young men in London, but abode with his own people--his mother, his elder brother, and his brother's wife.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading They had a decent little house in Kennington, managed--rather better than such houses generally are--by Mrs. Parish the younger, who was childless, and thus able to devote herself to what she called "hyjene," a word constantly on her lips and on those of her husband.