Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

Having no one else present.

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

a native or inhabitant of Alsace

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

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From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

a room used for dining

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

divisible by two

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

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From this reading M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

of a pale purple color

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

on one occasion

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

above and across; more than

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

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From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

express in speech

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading With a blinking glance, he made a rapid estimate of the dining-room, the shabby furniture, and the guests seated around the table.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading M. Favoral made visible efforts to conceal his anxiety.

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

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

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

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then, without even condescending to touch his hat, with his large hand tightly fitted into a lavender glove, in a brief and imperious tone, and with a slight accent which he affirmed was the Alsatian accent:

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Dressed in the latest style, he wore a loose overcoat of rough material, pantaloons that spread nearly to the tip of his boots, a wide shirt-collar turned over a light cravat, on the bow of which shone a large diamond, and a tall hat with rolled brims.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I must speak with you, Vincent,” said he to his cashier, “alone and at once.”