Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

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

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

of a color similar to that of wood or earth

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

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

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

in a serious manner

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

characterized by expression

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

elaborately or excessively ornamented

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

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

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

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

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

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

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

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From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Justin’s costume was that of a cowboy, but it became him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

creating a favorable impression

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

cut with a saw

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

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

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

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

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

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

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

lacking in sympathy and kindness

From this reading There was a not unkindly light in Davison’s florid face and he stroked his beard thoughtfully, as Justin made his plea.

up to a particular time

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

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

From this reading Davison was non-committal, until he had heard him through.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEN DAVISON’S TRIUMPH Justin made that call on Philip Davison in much trepidation, and broached the subject with stammering hesitation and flushed face.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Yet, looking earnestly at this youth, he saw how prepossessing Justin was in appearance, how clear-cut, frank and intelligent was his face, with its expressive blue eyes, how shapely the head under its heavy, dark-brown hair.