Chapter V

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

later than; following

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

equally

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

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

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

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From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

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From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

remove the dust from

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

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

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

a young female

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

the act of departing

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

coins made of gold

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

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

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

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 Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

for more time

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

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

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

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

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

on one occasion

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

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

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

filled with shade

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

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

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

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From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

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

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

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

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading Now that he obtained a full sight of the girl, he saw that, striking as was the likeness to Dorothy, there were points of difference; her hair was darker, her complexion less clear and brilliant, her expression more serious and far less variable than Dorothy's and lacking the sunshine that was one of the latter's chief charms.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

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

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

careful consideration

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

(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 Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

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

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Captain Hampton sat for some time longer watching what was going on.

at the time that

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.

which person or people

From this reading He saw that the girl did not herself serve, but generally superintended the two lads who were serving the drinks, receiving the money and weighing the gold dust that served as currency, a pinch of gold being the price for a glass of liquor of any kind.

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

From this reading Two men, one of whom he had recognised at once as being Truscott, looked after the boys attending to the guests at the tables.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still, he could well understand that one could be mistaken for the other at first sight, especially when dressed precisely alike, and with the face shadowed by a veil.