Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

to a great extent or degree

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

lasting a very short time

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

a boy or man

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading FLATTERY.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

and nothing more

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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 His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

come together

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

as yourself

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

characterized by variety

From this reading His acquaintance was considerably varied, but of the social terraces above the professional, he knew for a time nothing.

precisely as stated

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

which person or people

From this reading It was by nothing beyond the ephemeral that he was known; but may not the man who has invented a good umbrella one day build a good palace?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Within a year Walter began to be known--to the profession, at least--as a promising writer; and was already, to more than a few, personally known as a very agreeable, gentlemanly fellow, so that in the following season he had a good many invitations.

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

From this reading One evening, however, he happened to meet, and was presented to Lady Tremaine: she had asked to have the refined-looking young man, of whom she had just heard as one of the principal writers in the “Field Battery,” introduced to her.