Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

later than; following

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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

From this reading CHARLEY AND CLARA.

any thing at all

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

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From this reading CHARLEY AND CLARA.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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From this reading CHARLEY AND CLARA.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

set up or found

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

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

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

immediately past

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

by chance

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

the possibility of future success

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

in the near future

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There I settled and resumed the labour so long and thanklessly interrupted.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

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

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

at the time that

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

in or at the place that

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

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

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On my arrival in London, I found Charley waiting for me, as I had expected, and with his help soon succeeded in finding, in one of the streets leading from the Strand to the river, the accommodation I wanted.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When I recounted the circumstances of my last interview with Mr Coningham, Charley did not seem so much surprised at the prospect which had opened before me as disappointed at its sudden close, and would not admit that the matter could be allowed to rest where it was.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Do you think the change of style could possibly have anything to do with it?’ he asked, after a meditative silence.