Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

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

From this reading Guy Strangways and M. Varbarriere converse.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

any thing at all

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

carry on a conversation

From this reading Guy Strangways and M. Varbarriere converse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

a person who is older than you are

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Guy Strangways and M. Varbarriere converse.

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

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

favorable to life and growth

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

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From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

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From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

full of life and energy

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

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

From this reading The young man looked surprised.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Guy Strangways and M. Varbarriere converse.

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

term of address for a man

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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From this reading Guy Strangways and M. Varbarriere converse.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The young man looked surprised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Does it strike you that he is _anxious_ about anything?"

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

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From this reading Guy Strangways and M. Varbarriere converse.

precisely as stated

From this reading "A most agreeable host--very lively--very hospitable," answered Guy Strangways.

at the time that

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When M. Varbarriere and his nephew this night sat down in their dressing-room, the elder man said-- "How do you like Sir Jekyl Marlowe?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man looked surprised.