Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

plural of “ail” — aromatic bulb used as seasoning

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

an association of criminals

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

a young female

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

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

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

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 "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

engage in

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

bearing in mind; attentive to

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

more desirable than another

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

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

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

with speed

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

except if; if not

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

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

From this reading It was three or four days before Nellie Dowsett made her appearance at the general table.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."

(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 THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I can't make out what ails the girl," her mother said, on the previous evening.

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

From this reading Both preferred the former alternative, for they recognised the advantage they had derived from his work, and that at a rate of pay for which they could not have obtained the services of any scrivener in the City.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S YARN Mindful of the fact that this affair had added a new enemy to those he had acquired by the break-up of the Black Gang, Cyril thought it as well to go round and give notice to the two traders whose books he attended to in the evening, that unless they could arrange for him to do them in the daytime he must give up the work altogether.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The fever speedily left her, as I told you, but she is weak and languid, and seems indisposed to talk."