Chapter VII

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

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

speak to someone

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

anew

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

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From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

clothing in general

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

apart from; not including

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

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

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

staying power

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

not any; not one

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

(used in the plural) underpants worn by women

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

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

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

in an unnatural way

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!