used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
(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 Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
any thing at all
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
command with authority
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
Geoff
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From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
Geoffrey
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From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
the act of departing
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
the literary culture
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
come together
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
absolutely essential
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
and nothing more
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
Piccadilly
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From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
without much difficulty
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
express in words
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
carry out
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Geoff had not thought it necessary to say anything about his intention, but he had made up his mind during the vigil of the night to act for himself.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not only not disagreeable to him, but the very sight of them stilled every warlike inclination in his breast.
at the time that
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Not only he did not want to fight with them, but his desire was to take up their cause and fight it for them, against himself and all belonging to him--which it will readily be perceived was not a way to do any good.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not go to the chambers, which he shared with a friend, or to his club for his letters, or to any of his usual haunts; but went direct to Piccadilly, which is a long way from Grove Road.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A long walk is sometimes an advantage when you are going to have a decisive interview; but Geoffrey, it is to be feared, did not do himself much good by thinking of the hostile party whom he was about to meet.
