Chapter XI

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

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

anew

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

how long something has existed

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

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

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

plural of “crease” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

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

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

an established custom

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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 Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

not the right size or shape

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

the arch of the foot

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

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

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

staying power

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

full of life and energy

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

for more time

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

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

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

the force of workers available

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

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

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

the act of buying

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

cut with a saw

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

express in words

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

make square

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

resembling steel as in hardness

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

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

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

precisely as stated

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

(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 Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

used of older persons who are healthy

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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

From this reading Moreover, his hair, though not scanty, had turned that peculiar steely grey which men so often preserve well on into old age.

during the time that

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

which person or people

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

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From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These, again, were exaggerated to the ordinary beholder from his habit of purchasing pairs far too large for him; and these, I regret to say, were ready made, with square toes, very flat heels, and those offensive deep creases across the instep which betray the slovenly man.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading His stature, which was considerable, he owed to a pair of very long thin legs, which looked the longer from the invariably ill-fitting loose trousers that he wore; his boots were of enormous size.

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

From this reading Those who saw him for the first time would have imagined him to be an exceptionally vigorous and well-preserved man of maturer years, for while his eyes were energetic and lively the skin of his face had been hardened and lined by travel in very different climates.

a late time of life

From this reading William Bailey was at this time nearer fifty than forty years of age.