Chapter XXIX

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

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acquired as your own by free choice

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later than; following

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

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

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

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

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

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

make certain of

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

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

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the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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showing who or what does the action

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of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

a boy or man

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

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From this reading Cheriton ruminated.

the quality of being intricate and compounded

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

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a state in which you want to learn more about something

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an official engaged in international negotiations

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

in an eminent manner

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mat together and make felt-like

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a man of refinement

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

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

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

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

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From this reading JIM LASCELLES WRITES HIS NAME IN THE VISITORS’ BOOK The husband-elect felt a perfectly legitimate curiosity concerning the course to be adopted in this crisis by this eminently worldly wise, hard-headed, and matter-of-fact diplomatist.

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

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

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

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

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

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

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

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From this reading JIM LASCELLES WRITES HIS NAME IN THE VISITORS’ BOOK The husband-elect felt a perfectly legitimate curiosity concerning the course to be adopted in this crisis by this eminently worldly wise, hard-headed, and matter-of-fact diplomatist.

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

From this reading JIM LASCELLES WRITES HIS NAME IN THE VISITORS’ BOOK The husband-elect felt a perfectly legitimate curiosity concerning the course to be adopted in this crisis by this eminently worldly wise, hard-headed, and matter-of-fact diplomatist.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

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

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

not fanciful or imaginative

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

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extremely

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

past form of “ruminate” — chew the cuds

From this reading Cheriton ruminated.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

express in words

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

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

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

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

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fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

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

From this reading The term, as he understood it and as Caroline interpreted it, was of a somewhat baffling complexity.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

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characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

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third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

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

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you assure me positively that the man is a gentleman?” said Caroline Crewkerne.

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

From this reading “Ye-es,” said he, after an interval of unusually weighty reflection; “I should be inclined to say the young chap was by way of being one.”