Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

how long something has existed

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

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

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

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

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

a man of refinement

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

the state of being honored

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

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

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

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

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

characteristic of maturity

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

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From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

and nothing more

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

accept an excuse for

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

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

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That is my name," replied he addressed; "and I presume I have the honour of meeting Mr. Ferguson?"

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading SIR W. SCOTT.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR W. SCOTT.

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

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

express in words

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

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

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

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

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading SIR W. SCOTT.

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

From this reading "The mistress of the mansion came, Mature of age, a graceful dame; And every courteous rite was paid, That hospitality could claim."

at the time that

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

which person or people

From this reading "I believe I have the pleasure of addressing Mr. Rainsfield," said John Ferguson, as he rode up to a gentleman at Strawberry Hill, who by his appearance indicated himself as the proprietor of the station.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

the day immediately before today

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading John acknowledging to his appellation, dismounted from his horse, and shaking hands with his newly-made acquaintance, the latter remarked: "I have to apologize, Mr. Ferguson, for not making my respects to you before; but you will pardon me, when I tell you I have been away from the station for some little time, and it was only yesterday when I returned, that my people told me of your settlement.