Chapter XIII

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From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

a small loaf or roll of soft bread

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

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

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

in good time

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

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From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

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

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

take in solid food

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

divisible by two

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

highest in quality

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

only a very short time before

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

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

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

someone who hunts game

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

attractive and tempting

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

more desirable than another

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

make short successive sounds

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He himself seemed blessed with the appetite of a Highland hunter, and he made the students eat consumedly.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

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

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

at the time that

From this reading The Dorian, on ordinary days, used to finish his breakfast on the street, and might be met in short cuts any morning eating a bap.[6] But on days when he had students to breakfast, he was all there indeed, and up betimes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.

which person or people

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

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

From this reading There was old Dr. Brown, for example, who filled the Greek chair, a very ugly but highly intellectual man, who spoke like a Northumbrian, with a burr or rattle in the throat, and whom, as he preferred the Doric dialect, the students had nicknamed “The Dorian.”

belonging to which person

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

but in spite of that

From this reading _A STRANGE DUEL--BAD BOYS’ PRANKS_ Some of the greatest treats Sandie enjoyed were his invitations out to breakfast with his professors, some even whose classes he was not yet attending inviting him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He could hardly have told you which of these he liked best to breakfast with.