Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

later than; following

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

(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 Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

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

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

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From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

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

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

terminate

From this reading It would break in the process.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it was raining.

slightly wet

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

set up or found

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

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

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

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

From this reading It would break in the process.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course it was raining.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

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

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course it was raining.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading It would break in the process.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading Of course it was raining.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

plural of “speciality” — an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

having a supporting base

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

a quantity that is more than what is appropriate

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

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

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

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

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

male cat

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TOM BOWCOCK--PITMAN Lennard found himself standing outside the Trinity Street Station at Bolton a few minutes after six that evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

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

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

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

From this reading Of course it was raining.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Rain and fine-spun cotton thread are Bolton's specialities, the two chief pillars of her fame and prosperity, for without the somewhat distressing superabundance of the former she could not spin the latter fine enough.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Wherefore the good citizens of Bolton cheerfully put up with the dirt and the damp and the abnormal expenditure on umbrellas and mackintoshes in view of the fact that all the world must come to Bolton for its finest threads.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would break in the process.