Chapter IX

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

the right to enter

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

later than; following

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

in the past

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

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

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

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From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

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

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

a man of refinement

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

an outlying farm

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

a single distinct event

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

cause to arise

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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

From this reading “TOO LATE!”

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

not any; not one

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He was received by the squire as if the latter had quite forgotten that he had been refused admittance to The Dell; and Mr. Faradeane was too cultivated a gentleman to offer any apologies for the denial.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

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From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “TOO LATE!”

moved around an axis or center

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.

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

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

which person or people

From this reading “No man is so great a fool as he who knows himself to be one!” he muttered; then, as the door opened, he turned to greet the squire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Two days after that of the incident with Liz Lee, Harold Faradeane walked with his slow, firm step up to the Grange, and inquired for Mr. Vanley, and as he stood in the drawing-room, to which the footman had conducted him, his handsome face wore a look of half-bitter, half-cynical self-contempt.

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

From this reading Only a few days ago he had assured Bertie that nothing would induce him to emerge from his seclusion, and here he was returning the squire’s visit.