Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

have an effect upon

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

later than; following

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

anew

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

(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 His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

in addition

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

past form of “anoint” — choose by or as if by divine intervention

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

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

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

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From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

a state of high honor

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

the transmission of information

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

for more time

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

like or relating to a prostitute

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

an ornamental white cravat

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

not any; not one

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

something you have to do

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

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

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

on one occasion

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

and nothing more

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

above and across; more than

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

an amount of time

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

a human being

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

most frequent or common

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

not often

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

crude but effective for the purpose at hand

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

characteristic or indicative of a disease

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Altogether, his exterior was as symptomatic of his disorder as that of Benedict.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

in or at that place or location

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

by that means or because of that

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

a diluting agent

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

up to a particular time

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

the absence of matter

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading DOUGHTY DEEDS ABOUT this period there might have been—and indeed, by his intimates, there _was_—remarked an obvious change in the appearance, habits, and general demeanour of our friend.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.

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

From this reading His boots were thinner and much tighter than of old; he turned his collars over his neckcloth, after the prevailing fashion, thereby imparting to his physiognomy an expression of romantic vacuity; anointed his head till it shone again; affected gloves on all occasions, and set up a ring.

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

From this reading No longer dressed in the rough-and-ready style which had heretofore been at once his glory and his peculiarity, Mr. Sawyer now began to affect a strange refinement of costume, bordering on effeminacy.

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

From this reading Also he purchased, at a printseller’s over the way, a representation of a young person washing her feet in a stream, and purporting to be a “Highland Lassie,” but of a meretricious aspect which, it is only fair to state, is rarely to be observed amongst the Scottish mountaineers.