Chapter I

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

how long something has existed

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

(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 The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

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

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

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

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

with official authorization

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

a man of refinement

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

the state of being honored

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

a university degree with honors

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

a particular point in time

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

a male human offspring

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

required or under orders

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

being five more than twenty

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

under normal conditions

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

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

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

at the time that

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

which person or people

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

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

From this reading The hero in honour of whom all these festivities were, was a bearded man, who had been absent in all sorts of dangerous places since the moment when he was supposed formally to have ended the state of pupilage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading That had been later than common, since the will of his uncle, whom he had succeeded, had stipulated that he was to come of age at twenty-five.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF ‘THE SECOND SON,’ ‘A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,’ ‘THE WIZARD’S SON,’ ‘EFFIE OGILVIE,’ ETC.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was a coming of age, and yet not a coming of age.

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

From this reading He was nearer thirty when he came home, bearded as has been said, bronzed, with decorations upon his breast, and a character quite unlike that of the young hero to whom such honours are usually paid.