Chapter X

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

Having no one else present.

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE CHARGE.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

make calm or still

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading AT THE CHARGE.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

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From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

an angry dispute

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

propose a toast to

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

be seated

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading AT THE CHARGE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he laughed at himself, and put a calm face on, as he heard the strong steps in the passage.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

propel through the air

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

push forcefully

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading "Sit here, Mr. Jakes," he said, pointing to a chair, as the Sergeant offered him a stiff salute.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

an energetic style

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

at the time that

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.

during the time that

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

a Caucasian

From this reading While he waited alone for the schoolmaster, he struck Mr. Penniloe's best dining-table with a heavy fist that made the dishes ring, and the new-fashioned candles throw spots of grease upon the coarse white diaper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Strenuous vitality, strong pulse, thick skin, tough bone, and steadfast brain, all elements of force and fortitude, were united in this Dr. Fox; and being thus endowed, and with ready money too, he felt more of anger than of fear, when a quarrel was thrust upon him.