Chapter III

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

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

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

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

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From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

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

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

relating to or used in chemistry

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

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From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

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

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

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

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

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

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

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From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

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

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

immediately past

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

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

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

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

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

on one occasion

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

To recall to mind.

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

plural of “specific” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

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

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

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

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned to the last page and glanced at the signature.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He and Augustine had never been particularly intimate, but between Augustine and his aunt there had always existed a warm friendship.

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

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

which person or people

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

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From this reading The letter was from his Aunt Angela, the wife of my brother, Wilfred Mulliner.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

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

From this reading If so, you will recall that my brother Wilfred was the eminent chemical researcher who had invented, among other specifics, such world-famous preparations as Mulliner's Raven Gipsy Face-Cream and the Mulliner Snow of the Mountains Lotion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may remember that I once told you the story of how these two came together.