Chapter IV

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

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

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

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

from appearances alone

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

under normal conditions

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

of or relating to communication

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

plural of “dawn” — the first light of day

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

United States social reformer who pioneered in the reform of prisons and in the treatment of the mentally ill; superintended women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802-1887)

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

divisible by two

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

at any time

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

an intervening period or episode

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

habitual

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

insusceptible of reform

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

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

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

not any; not one

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

unusual or striking

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

a person who rises (especially from bed)

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

only a very short time before

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

term of address for a man

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

a special situation

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

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

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

precisely as stated

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading A TASTE OF HER QUALITY Mr Justice Bligh was an inveterate and even an irreclaimable early riser.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

at the time that

From this reading The morning following the arrival of the happy pair, however, is scarcely a case in point, for it was fully six when Sir James sat down in his dressing-room to be shaved by his valet, the sober and vigilant Mr Dix.

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

From this reading This operation, for obvious reasons, was commonly conducted in dead silence; nor was the Judge ever very communicative with his servants; so that the interlude which occurred this morning was remarkable in itself, quite apart from what happened afterwards.

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 A series of loud reports of the nature of fog-signals had come suddenly through the open window, apparently from some part of the premises.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading In the pleasant months at Twickenham he became worse in this respect than ever, and it was no unusual thing for the slow summer dawns to find this eminent judge, in an old tweed suit, and with a silver frost upon his cheeks and chin, pottering about the stables, or the garden, or the river's brim.