Chapter XXI

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

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

how long something has existed

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

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From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

in or to another place

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

plural of “encroachment” — any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

start firing a weapon

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

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

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

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

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

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

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

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

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

above and across; more than

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

on the contrary

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

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

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

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

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

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

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

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From this reading JOHN TINCROFT AT HOME; AND THE SKELETON THERE.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

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

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

precisely as stated

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

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

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

at the time that

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.

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

From this reading Moreover, there were lines on his exposed forehead, and elsewhere on his countenance, which betokened the encroachments of time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We know, however, that John at this time was not much over forty years old; but he looked older, for he was partially bald; and what remained of the covering of his scalp was more than tinged with grey.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading BY not a very large fire, though the day was cold—for it was the end of the year, and there was a black frost without—and in a room rather too large for snug comfort, sat John Tincroft, Benedict.

a late time of life

From this reading Add nearly or quite twenty years to the day when we first made his acquaintance as he mounted the Tally-ho coach in Oxford High Street, and we now find him in middle age—a convenient form of expression, by the way, embracing, as it does, the life of a man at any epoch from five-and-thirty to five-and-fifty.