Chapter VI · Chapter 6

(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 Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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From this reading "You don't know him?

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

a man of refinement

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

and nothing more

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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 Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

people who are wounded

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

the local environment

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What?" said he.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He glanced at me with evident surprise at my question.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

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

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

(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 Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What?" said he.

which person or people

From this reading Now, I knew all such people of our parts well enough by sight, but I did not know this man, who certainly belonged to their class, and I turned to Mr. Lindsey, asking him who was this gentleman that had just ridden up.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INQUEST ON JOHN PHILLIPS Several of the notabilities of the neighbourhood had ridden or driven to the inn, attracted, of course, by curiosity, and the man with the maimed hand immediately joined them as they stood talking apart from the rest of us.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't know him?