Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

the state of being absent

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

later than; following

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

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

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

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

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

showing approval

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

death of a person

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

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

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

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

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

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

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading HENRY.

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

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980)

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

social deportment

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

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

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

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

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

the season of growth

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

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

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

having intellectual depth

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

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

From this reading He had closed his novitiate, and was awaiting his examination for admission to the bar.

the activity of making visits

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

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

From this reading The principal event of the spring among the Ridgeleys, was the return home of Henry.

(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 Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Less strong than the Major, of grave, thoughtful, but cheerful face and mien, heavy-browed and deep-eyed, with plain, marked face, and finished manners, he was well calculated to impress favorably, and win confidence and respect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He had already, on the recommendation of his friend and instructor, Wade, formed a favorable business connection with the younger Hitchcock, at Painesville; and now, after a year's absence, he came back to his mother and brothers, for a few days of relaxation and visiting.