Chapter I

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

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From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

a butcher's knife having a large square blade

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

a line of units following one after another

From this reading As it was folded, the agony column stared me in the face.

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

having made preparations

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

the organ of sight

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As it was folded, the agony column stared me in the face.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading As it was folded, the agony column stared me in the face.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

and nothing more

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

immediately past

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

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

From this reading As it was folded, the agony column stared me in the face.

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From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

on one occasion

From this reading AN "AGONY" It caught my eye at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading As it was folded, the agony column stared me in the face.

a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

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

From this reading As it was folded, the agony column stared me in the face.

at the time that

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

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

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When a man is dining off his last half-crown he is apt to have his eyes wide open.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And among the "agonies" was this:-- "If James Southam, at one time of Dulborough, will apply to the undersigned, he will hear of something to his advantage.--Messrs. Cleaver and Caxton, Solicitors, Thirteen, Bacup Street, London, S.E."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having just disposed of a steak which, under the circumstances, did not seem to be so large as it might have been, I picked up a paper which, as he had laid it down, the diner in front appeared to have done with.