used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
boornounUS /bʊr/
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
confined by bonds
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
carefully weighed
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
crabbedadjectiveUS /kræbd/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
Ebner
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From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
Enoch
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From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
Ford'snounUS /fɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
a man of refinement
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
social deportment
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
overfamiliaradjective
taking undue liberties
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
punctiliousadjectiveUS /pəŋkˈtɪliəs/
marked by precise accordance with details
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
snobnounUS /snɑːb/
a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
a special situation
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
uncompanionable
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From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
someone who visits
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In matters of this kind Enoch was as punctilious as an ambassador.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It may be further said that he decided to call on Ford purely out of self-respect for himself--in what he conceived to be the well-bred thing to do.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The fact that Enoch Crane returned Ebner Ford’s call a week later, proved that whatever his opinion might be of his neighbor, he felt in duty bound to return his visit.
which person or people
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This man, whom strangers put down as crusty, cold, crabbed, and uncompanionable, could not be accused of being a snob or a boor.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He who had been capable of opening his door wide to his unwelcome visitor, had waved him courteously to the comfort of his favorite chair, had listened to his cheap and overfamiliar talk, and had explained to him as politely as he could that he had a pressing engagement, pursued, nevertheless, his code of manners in accordance with what he considered to be his duty as a gentleman under unfortunate obligations of the kind.
