Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading "Take a cigar, and I'll bring a bottle of wine.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Take a cigar, and I'll bring a bottle of wine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading "Take a cigar, and I'll bring a bottle of wine.

in a hearty manner

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

undisciplined and unruly

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

depressingly dark

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

coins made of gold

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

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 He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

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

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading "Take a cigar, and I'll bring a bottle of wine.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

not any; not one

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

above and across; more than

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

flowing profusely

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

on the contrary

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

carry out

From this reading "Take a cigar, and I'll bring a bottle of wine.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

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

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

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

From this reading And Frank Forrester was by no means melancholy to-day.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

in or at the place that

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

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

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

during the time that

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.

United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

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 OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "Take a cigar, and I'll bring a bottle of wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He shook hands cordially with Mr. Whitney, and welcomed the rest of the party with the utmost affability,--a fine-looking Englishman with a picturesque air, due largely to his rather long hair, which fell about his forehead and neck in a tumbled manner, suggesting a tendency to curls.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading OUT-OF-THE-WAY CORNERS If the outside was gloomy, it had a queer, disorderly, and rather cheerful aspect within, for the sun was pouring a flood of gold in one window where it happened to strike a spot between two trees.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "These young people may like to look over my curiosities, while we have our talk," he said.