Chapter II

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

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

firmly attached

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

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

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Clayton came in while Justin was tip-toeing before the book shelves.

plural of “binding” — the capacity to attract and hold something

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

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

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

a youthful male person

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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

From this reading Clayton came in while Justin was tip-toeing before the book shelves.

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

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

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From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

possessive form of “darwin” — English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

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From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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the side that is forward or prominent

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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

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

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

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

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

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

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

touching and supported by a surface

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the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

with low volume

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

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

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

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From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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From this reading Clayton came in while Justin was tip-toeing before the book shelves.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

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

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in contact with each other or in proximity

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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There were medical books too, a great many it seemed to the boy, in leather bindings, with gilt titles set in black squares on the backs.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

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

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

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

From this reading Clayton came in while Justin was tip-toeing before the book shelves.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.

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

From this reading The books were of a different character entirely from those which composed the minister’s scanty collection.

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

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during the time that

From this reading Clayton came in while Justin was tip-toeing before the book shelves.

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From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WINGATE JOURNEYS ON Justin Wingate tip-toed softly to and fro in front of the improvised book shelves and looked at the formidable array of books which, together with some furniture, had arrived for Clayton, and had been brought out from the town.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Justin read the names slowly, without comprehension—“Spencer’s Synthetic Philosophy,” “Darwin’s Origin of Species,” “Tyndall’s Forms of Water,” and hard-worded titles affixed to volumes of the German metaphysicians.