Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

later than; following

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

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

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

self-consciously timid

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

dearly loved

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

put on clothes

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

a movement into or inward

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

characterized by expression

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a person who shoes horses

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

a man of refinement

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

an instinctive motive

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

not any; not one

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

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

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

on one occasion

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

a human being

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

on the contrary

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

bitter or scornful

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

term of address for a man

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

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

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

male cat

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

-ing form of “twiddle” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading "I am afraid, sir, I am taking a liberty," said Tom, rather nervously, twiddling his hat between his fingers.

not consciously observing

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

the act of using

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

accept gladly

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

which person or people

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

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

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Difficult indeed would have been that recognition to an unobservant beholder: no trace was left of the sullen bully or the village farrier; the expression of the face was mild and intelligent,--more bashful than hardy; the brute strength of the form had lost its former clumsiness, the simple dress was that of a gentleman,--to use an expressive idiom, the whole man was wonderfully "toned down."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading KENELM turned from the sight of Punch and Punch's friend the cur, as his servant, entering, said a person from the country, who would not give his name, asked to see him.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I should be a greater friend to liberty than I am if it were always taken in the same way," said Kenelm, with a touch of his saturnine humour; but then yielding at once to the warmer impulse of his nature, he grasped his old antagonist's hand and exclaimed, "My dear Tom, you are so welcome.

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

From this reading Thinking it might be some message from his father, Kenelm ordered the stranger to be admitted, and in another minute there entered a young man of handsome countenance and powerful frame, in whom, after a surprised stare, Kenelm recognized Tom Bowles.