Chapter VII

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

a native or inhabitant of Asia

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD 'THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.'

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

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

the galley or pantry of a small ship

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

the state of being poorly illuminated

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

the organ of sight

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

coins made of gold

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

-ing form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading ON BOARD 'THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.'

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

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

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

a particular point in time

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

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

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

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 large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON BOARD 'THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD 'THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.'

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

unusual or striking

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

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

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

make square

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

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

From this reading ON BOARD 'THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.'

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

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

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

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

From this reading He was the man whom I had seen haranguing the two boatmen.

(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 He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

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

From this reading He had a large, fine intelligent eye, liquid and luminous, despite the Asiatic duskiness of its pupil; his features were regular and almost handsome: an aquiline nose, thin and well chiselled at the nostrils, a square brow, small ears decorated with thick gold hoops, and teeth as though formed of china.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At that moment the man whom the Captain styled Nakier entered the little cuddy, followed by the steward.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He made a singular gesture, a sort of salaam, bowing his head and whipping both hands to his brow, but with something of defiance in the celerity of the gesture.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ON BOARD 'THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.'