Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

later than; following

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

for the reason that

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

at any time

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

a boy or man

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

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

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “I know the man you mean.

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

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I know the man you mean.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

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

From this reading “I know the man you mean.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “I know the man you mean.

the force of workers available

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

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

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

not any; not one

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

being perceived or observed

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet)

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

relating to or affecting the lungs

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

walk heavily

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

express in words

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

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From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading “I know the man you mean.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

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

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

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From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To tell the truth--” John Trevanion raised his hand instinctively.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He has been hanging about for a month, more or less, with no visible object.

but in spite of that

From this reading “I find,” he said, interrupting with a hurried precaution, “that he has been in hiding for some offence, and men have come after him here because of an envelope with the Highcourt stamp--” Here Dr. Beaton began, with a face of regret, yet satisfaction, to nod his head, with that offensive air of “I knew it all the time,” which is more exasperating than any other form of remark.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

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

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Have you ever noticed in your walks, doctor, a young fellow?--you couldn’t but remark him--a sort of _primo tenore_, big eyed, pale faced--” “All pulmonary,” said Dr. Beaton.