Chapter XIX

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

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

the state of being absent

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

any thing at all

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

third-person singular of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

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From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

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From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

for a short time

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

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From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Richard's countenance was full of thunder and disaster.

past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Richard's countenance was full of thunder and disaster.

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From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

in a free manner

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Richard's countenance was full of thunder and disaster.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

a search for knowledge

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

not any; not one

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading Richard's countenance was full of thunder and disaster.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Richard's countenance was full of thunder and disaster.

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

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading VAN APPOINTS HIMSELF TO A DIPLOMATIC POST.

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From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

in a violent manner

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

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

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.

(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 Vandeleur looked in his face, with his cigar in his fingers, and said in a faint and hollow tone-- "Well?"

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

From this reading To which inappropriate form of inquiry, Richard Arden deigned no reply; but in silence stalked to the box of cigars on the table, threw himself into a chair, and smoked violently for awhile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Vandeleur had availed himself very freely of Richard Arden's invitation, to amuse himself during his absence with his cheroots and manillas, as the clouded state of the atmosphere of his drawing-room testified to that luckless gentleman--if indeed he was in a condition to observe anything, on returning from his dreadful interview with his uncle.