Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

any specific behavior

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

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

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

the two together, not just one

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

a batter who bunts

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

promote the growth of

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

an association of criminals

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

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

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

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

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

an ardent male lover

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

required or under orders

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nothing, as a matter of fact, was farther from Parker’s thoughts.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the police inquiry, he never thought to go back to Leahampton.

a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading Immense police activity was displayed in the neighbourhood of the downs, and at Southampton and Portsmouth, in order to foster the idea that the authorities supposed the “gang” to be lurking in those districts.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

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

From this reading —And Smote Him, Thus “_’Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door;_ _but ’tis enough, ’twill serve._” _Romeo and Juliet_ Lord Peter missed both Miss Climpson’s communications.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bunter had duly arrived with “Mrs. Merdle” on the Saturday evening.