Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

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

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

closely shaved recently

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

past form of “dilate” — become wider

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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 clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

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

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

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

From this reading Hugh Ritson was seven-and-twenty.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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 His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading He was barely above medium height, and his figure was almost delicate.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

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

From this reading Hugh Ritson was seven-and-twenty.

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

From this reading Hugh Ritson was seven-and-twenty.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

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

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

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

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

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

From this reading Hugh Ritson was seven-and-twenty.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

at the time that

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.

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

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The expression of the physiognomy in repose was one of pain, and, in action, of power; the effect of the whole was not unlike that which is produced by the face of a high-bred horse, with its deep eyes and dilated nostrils.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His clean-shaven face was long, pale, and intellectual; his nose was wide at the bridge and full at the nostrils; he had firm-set lips, large vehement eyes, and a broad forehead, with hair of dark auburn parted down the middle and falling in thin waves on the temples.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When he spoke his voice startled you--it was so low and deep to come from that slight frame.