Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

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From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

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

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

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

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

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

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

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

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

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

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

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

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

a native or resident of London

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

visual imagery

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Grace is not a common manly attribute, but he possessed it to an eminent degree.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

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

From this reading It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.

(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 It was not that he lacked strength; on the contrary, he was tall and well, if loosely, built.

to a great degree

From this reading As his father had said, Cuthbert Harrington's tastes differed widely from his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, Cuthbert Hartington, in a scarlet coat, or toiling through a turnip field in heavy boots with a gun on his shoulder, would have been to them an absurd anomaly.

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

From this reading Cuthbert was essentially a Londoner, and his friends would have had difficulty in picturing him as engaged in country pursuits.