Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "Is it a Rubens, or is it not?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

in addition

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

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

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

dearly loved

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

dearly loved

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

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From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

one or the other of two

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

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

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

a man of refinement

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

the state of being genuine

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

arranged into groups

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

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

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

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

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading "Is it a Rubens, or is it not?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is it a Rubens, or is it not?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Is it a Rubens, or is it not?

a brief written record

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

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

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Is it a Rubens, or is it not?

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

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

prolific Flemish baroque painter; knighted by the English king Charles I (1577-1640)

From this reading "Is it a Rubens, or is it not?

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

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

From this reading That is the question," drawled Frank Parselle, as he dropped his eyeglass.

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

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

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

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

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

From this reading On an easel in Lady Merivale's drawing-room, stood a picture, before which were grouped a small assembly of her friends, including one or two artists and connoisseurs.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Lord Merivale was also present, having been dragged away from his beloved farm, and worried into the purchase of this picture--the usual "Portrait of a gentleman"--by his beautiful wife.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He himself knew nothing whatsoever about it, either as to its value or its genuineness; it was worn and dirty-looking, and, in his opinion, would have been dear at a five-pound note.