Chapter IV

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

later than; following

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

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From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading For example, he did not breakfast as they did.

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From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For example, he did not breakfast as they did.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

being one more than seven

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

being one more than ten

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example, he did not breakfast as they did.

a social unit living together

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example, he did not breakfast as they did.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

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

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

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

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

a midday meal

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For example, he did not breakfast as they did.

according to the clock

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

with speed

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

in the near future

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

the environmental condition

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading NAPOLEON AT THE BRIARS Napoleon quickly fitted himself into his place in his new surroundings.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

in diverse ways

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

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

From this reading So adaptable was he that the children soon ceased to regard him as a stranger, nor were they inclined to criticise his habits, although in most respects his ways were quite unlike those of the Balcombe family.

at the time that

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After rising at eight o'clock, he satisfied himself with a cup of coffee and had his first hearty meal, breakfast or luncheon as they variously called it, at one.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading It was nine o'clock in the evening before he dined, and eleven when he withdrew to his own room.