Chapter III

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

(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 Like almost all the Guerrilleros, however, he was cruel.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Like almost all the Guerrilleros, however, he was cruel.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

of short duration or distance

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Like almost all the Guerrilleros, however, he was cruel.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

plural of “guerrilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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From this reading Like almost all the Guerrilleros, however, he was cruel.

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

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

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

From this reading There is a fine portrait of him in Somerset House, London.

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

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There is a fine portrait of him in Somerset House, London.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Like almost all the Guerrilleros, however, he was cruel.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like almost all the Guerrilleros, however, he was cruel.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading There is a fine portrait of him in Somerset House, London.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

tropical Asian starlings

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

not any; not one

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

impressive in appearance

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading There is a fine portrait of him in Somerset House, London.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

on the contrary

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

From this reading There is a fine portrait of him in Somerset House, London.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a fine portrait of him in Somerset House, London.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading As reference is made to the Guerrillas in this canto, the following brief sketch of the leaders may be acceptable:-- Mina was a man of powerful frame and noble aspect--a fine specimen of Nature’s nobility.

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

From this reading His features were more English than Spanish in their aspect, being by no means dark, and their expression powerful, dignified, and heroic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was rather tall, of portly size, with fine chest and shoulders, and gigantic arms.