Chapter VII

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

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

under normal conditions

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading IN LAWYER DALE'S OFFICE.

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From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

the act of departing

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

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From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

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

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading IN LAWYER DALE'S OFFICE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading IN LAWYER DALE'S OFFICE.

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

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

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

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

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

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

an ornamental white cravat

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

not any; not one

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading IN LAWYER DALE'S OFFICE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

term of address for a man

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

a male human offspring

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

dependable

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

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

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

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

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

the upper part of anything

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

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

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

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

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

under normal conditions

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

(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 In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

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

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

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

From this reading Whitborough was a good-sized, bustling town, sending two members to parliament.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

which person or people

From this reading In the heart of it lived Mr. Dale, the lawyer, who did a little in money-lending as well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a short stout man, with a red face and no whiskers, nearly bald on the top of his round head; and he usually attired himself in the attractive costume of a brown tail coat and white neckcloth.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading On this same morning which had witnessed the departure of Sir Nash Bohun and his son from Dallory Hall, Mr. Dale, known commonly amongst his townsfolks as Lawyer Dale--was seated in his office at Whitborough.