Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was always well-dressed and correctly dressed.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was always well-dressed and correctly dressed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You saw him at first nights.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

in an accurate manner

From this reading He was always well-dressed and correctly dressed.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was always well-dressed and correctly dressed.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading You saw him at first nights.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was always well-dressed and correctly dressed.

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

From this reading You saw him at first nights.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

express or state indirectly

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

the force of workers available

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

as might be expected

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

in an essential manner

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading You saw him at first nights.

not any; not one

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

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From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

cut with a saw

From this reading You saw him at first nights.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

travel through water

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

very small

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

(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 was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading He was always well-dressed and correctly dressed.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

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

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He lived off Albemarle Street in a tiny flat, and did no work of any kind whatever.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was to be seen in the paddock at Ascot--it was a shock to discover that he had not the Royal Enclosure badge on the lapel of his coat--and he was to be met with at most of the social functions, attendance at which did not necessarily imply an intimate acquaintance with the leaders of Society, yet left the impression that the attendant was, at any rate, in the swim, and might very well be one of the principal swimmers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You saw him at first nights.

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

From this reading A STUDENT OF MEN Mr. Jackson Hyane was one of those oldish-looking young men to whom the description of "man about town" most naturally applied.