Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

from appearances alone

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

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

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

surprising greatly

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading "Lacy," returned the other, "you did well this evening.

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Lacy," returned the other, "you did well this evening.

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

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

promote over another

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

made of or resembling lace

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Lacy," returned the other, "you did well this evening.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

not in physical motion

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nobody is, for that matter, but you less than others.

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You are not good enough for Miss Glen, I still think.

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

From this reading "Lacy," returned the other, "you did well this evening.

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

(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 A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

in the company of; together with

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading My opinion of you, you know--" "Faith, all the world may know it apparently!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."

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

From this reading A STRIFE IN MAGNANIMITY "Well, Sempland," said Lacy, with astonishing courtesy and forbearance under all the circumstances, as he overtook the other man plodding along the shaded street, "you don't seem to be in much greater favor with the young lady than I."