Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

from appearances alone

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

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

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

(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 He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

having broad shoulders

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

one or the other of two

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

obtain

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

having dark hairs mixed with grey or white

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

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

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

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

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

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From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

to a tolerably worthy extent

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

be seated

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Cynthia glanced at him keenly, then seemed to gain confidence, and asked him to sit down.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

someone who visits

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

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

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

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

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

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

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

a Caucasian

From this reading His face was brown, his eyes were dark and bright; but his hair and beard were almost white, although his eyebrows had not a grizzled tint.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cynthia looked round at her visitor with a sort of timidity which she did not often exhibit.

a late time of life

From this reading He was apparently about sixty years of age, broad-shouldered, and muscularly built, but with a stiffness of gait which seemed to be either the result of chronic rheumatism or of an accident which had partially disabled him.

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

From this reading He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class.