Chapter III

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

(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 His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

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

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

on or to one side

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

dearly loved

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

without the natural or usual covering

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

directed downward

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

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From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

moving swiftly

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

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From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

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

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

not any; not one

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

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

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

with speed

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

the environmental condition

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

push forcefully

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

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

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The storms of late autumn came on among the mountains, heavy showers of rain came down from the gray flying clouds and beat upon the dead leaves of the forest and against the windows of the dwelling-houses.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.

produce a literary work

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

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

From this reading He thrust aside a great sheet full of figures and took up instead a sheet of writing-paper, on which he began rapidly to write:-- "My Dear Old Judge:

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

From this reading Frank Linden sat at his writing-table in the room he had fitted up for himself in the second story, and his eyes wandered from the denuded branches in the garden to the mountains opposite.

but in spite of that

From this reading His surroundings were as comfortable as it is possible for a bachelor's room to be--books and weapons, a bright fire in the stove, good pictures on the walls, the delicate perfume of a fine cigar, and yet in spite of all this the expression on his handsome face was by no means a contented one.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How you would scoff at me if you could see me in my present downcast mood.