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 Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

cause to be bored

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Indeed, they were both in mourning.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Christmas dinner.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The Christmas dinner.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

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

From this reading Indeed, they were both in mourning.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, they were both in mourning.

and nothing more

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Indeed, they were both in mourning.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

excessive or affected modesty

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

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

From this reading The Christmas dinner.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, they were both in mourning.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations

From this reading Mr. Bloomfield bore himself with a kind of unworldly grace, and Mrs. Bloomfield with a kind of sweet primness.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

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

From this reading Indeed, they were both in mourning.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The schoolmaster was inclined to be talkative; nor was his wife behind him; and that was just what we wanted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield arrived; the former a benevolent, grey-haired man, with a large nose and small mouth, yet with nothing of the foolish look which often accompanies such a malconformation; and the latter a nice-looking little body, middle-aged, rather more; with half-grey curls, and a cap with black ribbons.