Chapter XXI

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

any thing at all

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a person who is in charge

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

unvarying in nature

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading GIVEN INTO CUSTODY.

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From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

of the highest quality

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading GIVEN INTO CUSTODY.

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From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GIVEN INTO CUSTODY.

the color of freshly broken cast iron

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

the force of workers available

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

have in common

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

make square

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

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

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.

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

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

which person or people

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Howard had walked up from his house in Russell Square this evening to confer with his chief upon some matter of business.

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

From this reading James Howard, who might be called the chief partner, so far as work and constant, regular attendance in the City went, though he did not receive anything like an equal share of the profits, was an elderly man, high-shouldered, his face hard and stern, his hair iron-grey, and his black coat rusty.

but in spite of that

From this reading They sat at the well-spread dessert-table in Grosvenor Square, those two gentlemen, the sole partners of almost the wealthiest house in London; keen, honourable, first-rate men of business, yet presenting somewhat of a contrast in themselves.

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

From this reading He at the table head, Francis Grubb, was fine and stately, wearing in his countenance, in its expression of form and feature, the impress of true nobility--nature's nobility, not that of the peerage--and young yet.