Chapter VI

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

in a polite manner

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

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From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

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

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

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From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

move gently or carefully

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

one or the other of two

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

set up or found

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

a man of refinement

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

a social unit living together

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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 "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

used to form the superlative

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

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From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

with speed

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

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

From this reading He found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

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

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.

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

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

(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 found that Mr. Brading, if he was not to be reckoned among the county families, was a gentleman in his own home as well as at business, and Mrs. Brading was all that a lady should be in the reception of her guests and the ordering of her household.

of good upbringing

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

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

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

at the time that

From this reading They were all assembled in the drawing-room, waiting for the dinner-gong to sound, when the door opened and the servant announced "Mr. Adrian Murray."

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

which person or people

From this reading He found his friend's two sisters were much like his own: well-mannered, quietly-dressed girls, who received him as their brother's friend in a perfectly natural manner, so that he speedily felt at ease and at home among them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the words that are spoken

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ARTHUR was received by his friend and Mrs. Brading most kindly and courteously, without any tinge of either patronage or condescension, which some words of his elder sister had almost led him to expect.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I didn't know you knew my Cousin Ted," exclaimed Arthur, turning to Jack Brading.