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 To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

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

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

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

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

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

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

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From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

put on clothes

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

one or the other of two

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

a social unit living together

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

a man of refinement

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

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

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

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 leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

a form of address for a man

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

and nothing more

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

above and across; more than

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

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

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He never looked so well at any other time.

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

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

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

From this reading To see the elder Mr. Harper sitting at the head of his own dinner-table was a real pleasure.

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

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

(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 He never looked so well at any other time.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

during the time that

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His grandiose air was then so mixed with genuine kindliness that it only enriched his courtesies, like the “body” in mellow old wine.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He leaned graciously back in the arm-chair peculiarly his own, surveying the long table shone over by soft wax-lights, and circled by smiling faces, most of them women, as the old gentleman liked best.

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

From this reading Even the plain Mary, taking the foot of the table, looked well and mistress-like in her black velvet dress: Eulalie and Mrs. Dugdale kept up the good appearance of the family; while Miss Valery and the young Mrs. Harper took either side of the host, and were duly honoured by him.