Chapter VI

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

plural of “cheque” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

approval

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

plural of “draft” — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Periodic Drawings.

spend sparingly, avoid the waste of

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

divisible by two

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

capable of being overlooked

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

set up or found

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

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

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906)

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

small in range or scope

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

for more time

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

not any; not one

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

and nothing more

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

planetarium consisting of an apparatus that illustrates the relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by rotation and revolution of balls moved by wheelwork; sometimes incorporated in a clock

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

above and across; more than

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

an amount of time

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

happening or recurring at regular intervals

From this reading Periodic Drawings.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

existing or coming before

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

not often

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

estrangement from god

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

in or at or to some place

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading His only care now was to economise, to regulate his expenditure by spreading his drawings over as long a period as possible.

not in physical motion

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

not yet finished

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

not known

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

up to a particular time

From this reading And, which was more discreditable still, he no longer pretended to himself that he meant to stop until his balance was completely exhausted.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

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

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

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

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Series of Cheques: their Advantages and Drawbacks.--An Unknown Factor.--Uncompleted Confidences.--Ibsen, with Intervals.--A Disappointment.--A "Search-question" from Sophia.--Confidence Restored'._ Whether it was natural sin on Peter's part, or an excusable spirit of revolt against the oppression of an orrery which Sophia succeeded in picking up a great bargain at an auction somewhere, his drafts on the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank Limited did not end with the one recorded in the preceding chapter.

be the cause or source of

From this reading With this object he made a careful calculation, and found there were still several hours to his credit; whereupon, lest he should yield to the temptation of drawing too much at any one time, he made out a number of cheques for fifteen minutes apiece, and limited himself to one a week--an allowance which, even under the severest provocation, he rarely permitted himself to exceed.