Chapter II

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

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

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

a youthful male person

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

above and across; more than

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

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

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

cut with a saw

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

term of address for a man

From this reading "No, sir; I am the one you sent for," replied Lawrence.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

make steady

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

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

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Are you sure," he added, laughing, "that you have not a father or brother to whom I should be talking?"

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading A little later, sitting in the plain but convenient office opposite the great man he had come to see, Lawrence was impressed by the power and force in the steady eyes that looked so straight into his own, and in the kind mouth and forceful broad brow saw a promise of clean dealing and deep wisdom.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It seems a foolish procedure to give such a great enterprise into the hands of a boy like you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "I cannot get over my surprise at your youth," said Mr. Ridgeway.