Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

a person who is loathsome or disgusting

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

(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 He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

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

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

for the reason that

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

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From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

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From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

without doubt or question

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

a cordial disposition

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

look down on with disdain

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

past form of “enthuse” — cause to feel enthusiasm

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

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

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

communication between individuals

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

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

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

not any; not one

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

on one occasion

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

and nothing more

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

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From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Even Rensslaer, who was a cosmopolitan in his tastes and habits, had once admitted to Carlton that he had made his home in England because, as he frankly confessed, London had his heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

free from emotional agitation or nervous tension

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

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

From this reading CARLTON'S "LITTLE BILL" It was characteristic of Carlton Mackrell that he should turn up unexpectedly in the Park one afternoon, looking his usual unruffled self, and greet the little party sitting under a tree, as if he had only parted from them a few hours earlier.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

accept gladly

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

during the time that

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

which person or people

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No thought of the presentation of his "little bill" cooled the warmth of Gay's welcome; Lossie paid him the tribute of nearly fainting from excess of joy, while Chris, who knew his only real rival with Gay to be his own passion for steeplechasing, was cordiality itself.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was one of the few sunny afternoons in a summer that was the very abomination of desolation, and Carlton, who looked very brown and well, was clearly glad to be back in the world--his world, that never enthused, or got excited, or asked questions, but took everything for granted in its own delightful way.

an affirmative

From this reading He liked its indifference to the non-essentials of social intercourse, its tranquility and spacious forgiving humours, its freedom from conventions, and disdain for little things--yes, with all its charms and vices, English society alone had the art of life.