Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

in addition

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

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From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

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

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

set up or found

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

in a free manner

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

in a tastelessly garish manner

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

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

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

a midday meal

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

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

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

not any; not one

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

compensate for or counterbalance

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

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

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

a human being

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

in an uninterestingly ponderous manner

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

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

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The guests ate steadily, and with energy; Christian noted with interest how freely they also drank.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

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

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

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

From this reading The other people did not seem to talk so much.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

using or containing too many words

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

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

From this reading The elderly and ponderously verbose Lord Chobham sat upon her right; there was the thin-faced, exigeant wife of some clerical person in gaiters--a rural dean, was it not?--full of dogmatic commonplaces, on his left.

a Caucasian

From this reading The scene down the table--with so much black cloth offset garishly against the white linen in the daylight--presented an effect of funereal sobriety, curiously combined with a spontaneous reaction of the natural man against this effect.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the progress of the luncheon, Christian found no opportunity for intimate conversation with Emanuel’s wife.