Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

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

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

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

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

from appearances alone

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

cause to be bored

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

a preparation used in cleaning something

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

placed crosswise

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

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

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

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

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

in a widespread way

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

-ing form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

comparative of “gross” — before any deductions

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

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

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

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

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

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

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

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

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

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

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

a special way of doing something

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

above and across; more than

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

a coniferous tree

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

the property of being close together

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

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

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

a person who enjoys sensuality

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

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

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

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

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

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

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

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

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

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

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

being of use or service

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

having a coating of stain or varnish

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

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

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Mr. Dainopoulos afterwards developed into an excellent diplomatist, his principal virtue being a knack of gauging personal values and extracting usefulness from apparently dry husks.

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

From this reading Like most sensualists of the grosser kind he was a bore, and Mr. Dainopoulos had other clients.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

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

From this reading He picked his way out of the incredible mire of the docks, and crossed over to the cleaner side of the road which extended from Venizelos Street past the Custom House, and which was being extensively remodelled by the army of occupation.

which person or people

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A useful instrument in many schemes, he did not merit a whole evening.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading He withdrew from the imaginative sensualist who sat during the night in a highly varnished pine shack brooding upon the exasperating proximity of inaccessible seraglios.