Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

later than; following

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

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

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

being one more than seven

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

being one more than ten

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

terse and witty and like a maxim

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

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

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

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

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

English cricketer (1916-1990)

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

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

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

the middle of the day

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

on one occasion

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

and nothing more

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

in a hasty and foolhardy manner

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

cut with a saw

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

a small roofed building affording shade and rest

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

plural of “tweezer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading The man who unified so rashly all the Garnetian impress, had only met Mr. Garnet once—had never seen him after dinner, or playing with his children.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A well–known artist, employed upon a fresco in the neighbourhood, had once described Mr. Garnetʼs face in its ordinary aspect as “violence in repose”.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

at the time that

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

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

From this reading Bull Garnet forgot his appointment for eight minutes after eleven; indeed it was almost twelve oʼclock when he came out of the summerhouse (made of scarlet–runners) to which he had led Dr. Hutton, when he saw that his tale was of interest.

which person or people

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Epigrammatic descriptions of the infinite human nature are like tweezers to catch a whale with.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As he came forth, and the noonday sun fell upon his features, any one who knew him would have been surprised at their expression.