Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

from appearances alone

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

for the reason that

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

with brightness

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

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

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

the organ of sight

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

a social unit living together

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

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

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

neat and smart in appearance; well cared for

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

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

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

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

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

having a point

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

a particular situation

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

the state of being asleep

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

refrain from harming

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

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

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading There was no resemblance in him to his brother, the Alderman.

of good upbringing

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.

kept in good condition

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

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

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Decayed old swell--that's what he looks like, eh, Mr. Brent?" whispered Peppermore, following his companion's thoughts.

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

From this reading SLEEPING FIRES Already interested in the Crood family because of what he had seen of Simon Crood and his niece on the previous evening, Brent looked closely at the man whom Peppermore pointed out.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Closer inspection showed Brent that the grey tweed suit, though clean and scrupulously pressed, was much worn, that the brilliantly polished shoes were patched, that the linen, freshly-laundered though it was, was far from new--everything, indeed, about Krevin Crood, suggested a well-kept man of former grandeur.

a late time of life

From this reading He was a tall, spare, fresh-coloured man, apparently about fifty years of age, well-bred of feature, carefully groomed; something in his erect carriage, slightly swaggering air and defiant eye suggested the military man.