Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

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From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

without doubt or question

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

on a floor below

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

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

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

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

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

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

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

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

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

by chance

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

people who have retreated

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

an advocate of strict observance of ritualistic forms

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

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

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

in the near future

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

being nine more than thirty

From this reading ‘She is the Thirty-nine Articles in the flesh!’ he said to himself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

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

From this reading Beside Catherine sat a Ritualist clergyman in cassock and long cloak--a saint clearly, though perhaps, to judge from the slight restlessness of movement that seemed to quiver through him perpetually, an irritable one.

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

someone who visits

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

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

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading But he had the saint’s wasted unearthly look, the ascetic brow, high and narrow, the veins showing through the skin, and a personality as magnetic as it was strong.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

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

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.

which person or people

From this reading Meanwhile downstairs a curious little scene was passing, watched by Langham, who, in his usual anti-social way, had retreated into a corner of his own as soon as another visitor appeared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Catherine listened to the new-comer, and gave him his tea, with an aloofness of manner which was not lost on Langham.