Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

later than; following

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

without care or concern

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then he opened the door and went down-stairs.

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From this reading Then he opened the door and went down-stairs.

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From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

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From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

plural of “etching” — an impression made from an etched plate

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

a young female

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

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

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

immediately past

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

held up in the air

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Then he opened the door and went down-stairs.

above and across; more than

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The slight noise of the entrance attracted the stranger's attention, and he lifted his head.

express a supposition

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he opened the door and went down-stairs.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he opened the door and went down-stairs.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

at the time that

From this reading Neil Lowell had never looked better in his boy's attire than when he had completed his toilet for dinner that evening, and stood before the glass taking a last survey of himself, very much after the manner of a girl.

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

From this reading As he entered the drawing-room, his first impression was that it was empty, but as he advanced into the room, he saw the form of a man leaning over a table upon which some rare etchings were carelessly tossed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It is 'Edith's cousin,' I suppose," he muttered with a smile.