Chapter VII

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

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

anew

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

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

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

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

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

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

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

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

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

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From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

put on clothes

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

made sprightly or cheerful

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

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

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

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

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

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

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

a person who carries a message

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

a brief written record

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

a regular customer

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

given added strength or support

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

a request to be present

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

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

From this reading THE SMILES OF NATURE AND THE CHARMS OF ART.

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

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

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

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

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

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Fétis slept until late in the afternoon, and awoke restored to his senses and so far recovered in his health as to be able to dress himself and go down-stairs.

compelling immediate action

From this reading It was a somewhat urgent summons from Fétis's patron and master.

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

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

at the time that

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was taking a cup of coffee strengthened with cognac in his wife's parlour when the Topsparkle orange and brown livery again enlivened the doorstep, and a note was handed in at the door.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you are well enough to come to me this afternoon, I should like to see you," wrote Mr. Topsparkle; "my messenger will get you a chair."