Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

any thing at all

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

for the reason that

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

(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 Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

a university in England

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

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From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

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

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

an association of criminals

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

usually; as a rule

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

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

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

only a very short time before

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

a single distinct event

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

the force of workers available

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

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

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

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

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

given added strength or support

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

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

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading Among the bad threepenny pieces which had been passed off upon him, and which he kept for small hourly disbursement, was a remark that poor people were much nicer than the richer and better educated.

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

From this reading He had hardly parted from Pryer before there occurred another incident which strengthened his discontent.

which person or people

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ernest now said that he always travelled third class not because it was cheaper, but because the people whom he met in third class carriages were so much pleasanter and better behaved.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had fallen, as I have shown, among a gang of spiritual thieves or coiners, who passed the basest metal upon him without his finding it out, so childish and inexperienced was he in the ways of anything but those back eddies of the world, schools and universities.

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

From this reading As for the young men who attended Ernest’s evening classes, they were pronounced to be more intelligent and better ordered generally than the average run of Oxford and Cambridge men.