Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

next to; at the side of

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the state of being certain

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "No use knocking, gentlemen.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

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From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

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

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

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

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Will you kindly step in?--this way."

(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading "No use knocking, gentlemen.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the force of workers available

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

not any; not one

From this reading "No use knocking, gentlemen.

a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

on one occasion

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

the act of punishing

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Will you kindly step in?--this way."

levy a tax on

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

fearless daring

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading Will you kindly step in?--this way."

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

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

in the direction of

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the act of using

From this reading "No use knocking, gentlemen.

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From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

third-person singular of “vanish” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

migratory

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

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

From this reading The morning was dull and overcast, rain gathering in the air, when Vance and Lionel walked to Waife's lodging.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Will you kindly step in?--this way."

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From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

at the time that

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

which person or people

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading As Lionel placed his hand on the knocker of the private door, the Cobbler, at his place by the window in the stall beside, glanced towards him, and shook his head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Will you kindly step in?--this way."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The wandering inclinations of nomad tribes not to be accounted for on the principles of action peculiar to civilized men, who are accustomed to live in good houses and able to pay the income tax.-- When the money that once belonged to a man civilized vanishes into the pockets of a nomad, neither lawful art nor occult science can, with certainty, discover what he will do with it.--Mr. Vance narrowly escapes well-merited punishment from the nails of the British Fair--Lionel Haughton, in the temerity of youth, braves the dangers of a British Railway.