Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

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From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

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From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

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From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

the organ of sight

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

a boy or man

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

moving swiftly

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

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

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

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

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

on one occasion

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

distinguished from others in excellence

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading His companion was a sturdy fellow in a cap, with curly black hair and a merry eye.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

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

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

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

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

at the time that

From this reading THE MAN FROM THE NORTH A few days later, on a Saturday afternoon, the Colonel was sitting in the loggia of the hostel looking out over the sea when he saw two men coming down the shoulder of Beau-nez along the coast-guard path.

which person or people

From this reading The Colonel, who never missed a chance, went out to waylay the pair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tall man in black with flying coat-tails he recognised at once.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was Mr. Geddes, the one outstanding minister of the Gospel in Beachbourne: a scholar, yet in touch with his own times, eloquent and broad, with a more than local reputation as a Liberal leader.