Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

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later than; following

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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

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

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

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a youthful male person

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a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

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an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

a conversation between two persons

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From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

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start firing a weapon

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

with gloom

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

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From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

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From this reading THE HERO INTRODUCED TO OUR READER’S NOTICE.--DIALOGUE BETWEEN HIMSELF AND HIS FATHER.--PERCY GODOLPHIN’s CHARACTER AS A BOY.--THE CATASTROPHE OF HIS SCHOOL LIFE.

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From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

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

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

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

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

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

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

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

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

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

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

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

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

not any; not one

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

an announcement containing information about an event

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

and nothing more

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

belonging to the speaker and others

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above and across; more than

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

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a person who represents an abstract quality

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading THE HERO INTRODUCED TO OUR READER’S NOTICE.--DIALOGUE BETWEEN HIMSELF AND HIS FATHER.--PERCY GODOLPHIN’s CHARACTER AS A BOY.--THE CATASTROPHE OF HIS SCHOOL LIFE.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

with honesty

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

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From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

an educational institution

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

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From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

a male human offspring

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

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

From this reading THE HERO INTRODUCED TO OUR READER’S NOTICE.--DIALOGUE BETWEEN HIMSELF AND HIS FATHER.--PERCY GODOLPHIN’s CHARACTER AS A BOY.--THE CATASTROPHE OF HIS SCHOOL LIFE.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Percy pouted, and after a momentary silence replied, “No, father, I think I shall go to Mr. Saville’s.

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

From this reading THE HERO INTRODUCED TO OUR READER’S NOTICE.--DIALOGUE BETWEEN HIMSELF AND HIS FATHER.--PERCY GODOLPHIN’s CHARACTER AS A BOY.--THE CATASTROPHE OF HIS SCHOOL LIFE.

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From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

in or at the place that

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

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

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

which person or people

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He has asked me to spend a month with him; and he says rightly that I shall learn more with him than at Dr. Shallowell’s, where I am already head of the sixth form.”

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading “Mr. Saville is a coxcomb, and you are another!” replied the father, who, dressed in an old flannel dressing-gown, with a worn velvet cap on his head, and cowering gloomily over a wretched fire, seemed no bad personification of that mixture of half-hypochondriac, half-miser, which he was in reality.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Percy, remember that it is to-morrow you will return to school,” said Mr. Godolphin to his only son.