Chapter XVII

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

Having no one else present.

From this reading General Harrington was alone in his library.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON READS THE VELLUM BOOK.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

having the place or position changed

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

put on clothes

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON READS THE VELLUM BOOK.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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 His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON READS THE VELLUM BOOK.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading General Harrington was alone in his library.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading General Harrington was alone in his library.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

lacking natural ease

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

a room where books are kept

From this reading General Harrington was alone in his library.

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From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

put in the wrong place or position

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

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

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

on one occasion

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON READS THE VELLUM BOOK.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON READS THE VELLUM BOOK.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was almost painful to see the excitement under which that old man labored.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment

From this reading GENERAL HARRINGTON READS THE VELLUM BOOK.

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

From this reading General Harrington was alone in his library.

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

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.

a Caucasian

From this reading His dress was a good deal disturbed, and his hair disordered, as if he had threaded it more than once with the white fingers that now clasped the open covers of Mabel's Journal which he was eagerly reading.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His hat and cloak lay in a heap on a sofa near the door, an indication of unwonted perturbation, for with him, a misplaced article was a proof of excitement which he was always ready to condemn.