Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

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

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

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

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

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From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

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

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "FIRE SEVEN TIMES HEATED."

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

depressingly dark

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

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

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading "FIRE SEVEN TIMES HEATED."

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

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

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a message received and understood

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

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

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

on the contrary

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading "FIRE SEVEN TIMES HEATED."

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

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading He skirted the suburbs of Bedminster, and was somewhat proud of his achievement.

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

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading "FIRE SEVEN TIMES HEATED."

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

precisely as stated

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

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

From this reading The coachman was very much excited by the events of the previous day, and was rather glad to have the opportunity of taking back to Clifton reliable information as to the state of the city.

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

From this reading Joyce left Piers in the coach, and, taking Susan's arm she went into the large, gloomy entrance of the building.

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

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.

in or at the place that

From this reading Taking a circuitous route by Granby Hill, where two little urchins were waiting to scotch the wheels, the lumbering coach, of much larger proportions than the modern fly, reached the gate of the Infirmary before ten o'clock.