Chapter VIII

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

next to; at the side of

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Is that Mr. Lupton?” demanded a gruff voice.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading “Is that Mr. Lupton?” demanded a gruff voice.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

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

From this reading “Is that Mr. Lupton?” demanded a gruff voice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

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

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

a form of address for a man

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

with low volume

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

the state of being asleep

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

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

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

not perceived or commented on

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His hat was placed upon its crown on the floor beside him, as though the owner, in so disposing of it, meditated a stay of some duration.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Is that Mr. Lupton?” demanded a gruff voice.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

at the time that

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

belonging to which person

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

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From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading An unexpected adventure takes place, which raises him to the station of a hero, and promises great things to come._ When Colin arrived at Kiddal Hall, Mr. Lupton was quietly reposing himself on a small couch placed near the widely-opened window of his drawing-room, and inhaling the fragrance of the great “wicked weed” from a long Turkish pipe, whose voluminous folds lay like a sleeping serpent on the ground beside him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Colin seeks an interview with Squire Lupton.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading At some distance from him, close to the door, and unperceived by the squire, stood an individual of short stature, dressed in a coat that reached nearly to his knees; inexpressibles that descended to the same point, blue worsted stockings, and laced-up boots.