Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

in addition

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

the state of being honored

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading MASON'S HOT LUNCHEON.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

take the midday meal

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

a midday meal

From this reading MASON'S HOT LUNCHEON.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading MASON'S HOT LUNCHEON.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

bound or secured closely

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

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

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading Though Mr. Dockwrath was somewhat elated by this invitation to lunch, he was also somewhat abashed by it.

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

From this reading But nevertheless he immediately felt that his hands were to a certain degree tied.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.

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

From this reading He had been far from expecting that Mr. Mason of Groby Park would do him any such honour, and was made aware by it of the great hold which he must have made upon the attention of his host.