Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

later than; following

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

dearly loved

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

an instance of questioning

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

divisible by two

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

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

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

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

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

small in range or scope

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

take the midday meal

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

engage in

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

as follows

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

and nothing more

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

a cartoon character created by Walt Disney

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

a male human offspring

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

not in physical motion

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

plural of “stockbroker” — an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading There was a letter, however, from Mr. Wadham, which afforded him some food for thought.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

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

From this reading The Marquis, as he sat at his study table after lunch, was not inclined to regard his first day at Mandeleys as a success.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

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

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

which person or people

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

belonging to which person

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The only post of the day had been delivered, and the letter for which he was waiting with an anxiety greater than he even realised himself, was still absent.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was a personal letter, written by the head of the firm, and he perused it for the second time with a frown upon his forehead.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading _My dear Lord Mandeleys:_ I have ventured, in your interests, to do what my son tells me you yourself felt some hesitation in doing--namely, I have made enquiry through a firm of stockbrokers who make a speciality of American oil shares, as to the Pluto Oil Company, Limited, of whose shares you have made so large a purchase.