Chapter III

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading About Mr. Cazalette there was an atmosphere--and it was decidedly one of mystery.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading About Mr. Cazalette there was an atmosphere--and it was decidedly one of mystery.

lacking hair on all or most of the scalp

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

clothing in general

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading About Mr. Cazalette there was an atmosphere--and it was decidedly one of mystery.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

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From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

having decorative ruffles or frills

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

coins made of gold

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading About Mr. Cazalette there was an atmosphere--and it was decidedly one of mystery.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

immediately past

From this reading First and last, he looked uncanny.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading First and last, he looked uncanny.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading About Mr. Cazalette there was an atmosphere--and it was decidedly one of mystery.

not divisible by two

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

eccentricity that is not easily explained

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About Mr. Cazalette there was an atmosphere--and it was decidedly one of mystery.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

in the near future

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

to the maximum degree

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

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

From this reading THE MORNING TIDE Miss Raven had already described Mr. Cazalette to me, by inference, as a queer, snuffy bald-pated old man, but this summary synopsis of his exterior features failed to do justice to a remarkable original.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading First and last, he looked uncanny.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading There was something supremely odd about him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.

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

From this reading I thought, at first, that my impression of oddity might be derived from his clothes--he wore a strangely-cut dress-coat of blue cloth, with gold buttons, a buff waistcoat, and a frilled shirt--but I soon came to the conclusion that he would be queer and uncommon in any garments.