Chapter X

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

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

in actual fact

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

(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 Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

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

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

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

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

every person

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

in a fretful manner

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

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

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

put a harness

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

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

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

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

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

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

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

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

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

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

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

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

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

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

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

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

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

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

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

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

From this reading But Mr. Dalyell, who was not exactly a man in business, went in later.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He was a director of a railway company, and he had something to do with a great insurance office, and there were other more speculative concerns in which he was believed to have an interest: and there were few days in the week in which he did not go “in,” as everybody said, to Edinburgh; but still it was not a matter of necessity.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn went into Edinburgh by the early train, the train which conveyed all the gentlemen who were business men.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

an established custom

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had a great deal to do with that busy world, but he was not actually in harness with an office which claimed his daily attention.

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

From this reading He was up earlier than his wont that morning--for Yalton was not an early house in general--and “pottered about,” as his wife said fretfully, from his dressing-room to the library and from the library back to his dressing-room, disturbing her morning’s rest.