Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

later than; following

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

(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 AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

react verbally

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

an uproarious party

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

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

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

having dark hairs mixed with grey or white

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

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

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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 stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

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

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

engage in

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

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

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

on one occasion

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

cut or make a way through

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

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

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

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

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He was a lawyer by profession, and having made money in Edinburgh, had gone so far south as Moonfleet to get quit, as was said, of the memories of rascally deeds.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

a proud stiff pompous gait

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

express in words

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

an old word for “to”

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading His stature was but medium, not exceeding five feet four inches, I think; and to make the most of it, he flung his head far back, and gave himself a little strut in walking.

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

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

(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 AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

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

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

at the time that

From this reading AN ASSAULT Surely after all, The noblest answer unto such Is perfect stillness when they brawl--_Tennyson_ I have more than once brought up the name of Mr. Maskew; and as I shall have other things to tell of him later on, I may as well relate here what manner of man he was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His hair, for he wore his own, had been red, though it was now grizzled; and the colour of it was set down in Moonfleet to his being a Scotchman, for we thought all Scotchmen were red-headed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He had a thin face with a sharp nose that looked as if it would peck you, and grey eyes that could pierce a millstone if there was a guinea on the far side of it.