Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

properly deserved

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

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

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

the state of being out of favor

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

on a floor below

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

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

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

engage in

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE REAL MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

according to the clock

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

not divisible by two

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not for one instant did I in my mind accuse my father of deceiving me.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE REAL MR.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

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From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

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

From this reading THE REAL MR.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

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

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

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

From this reading My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

(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 My faith in him was as implicit as he well deserved that it should be.

at the time that

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

a Caucasian

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GRAY--NURSE BUNDLE REGARDS HIM WITH DISFAVOUR My feelings may therefore be "better imagined than described" when, at about ten o'clock the following morning, my father called me downstairs, and said, with an odd expression on his face, "Regie, Mr. Gray has come."

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Black might be white, two and two might make five, impossible things might be possible, but my father could not be in the wrong.