Chapter XXVIII

worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

how long something has existed

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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From this reading “Ah! thought ’twas you, Amberley,” said Mr. Willis.

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From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

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From this reading FRANK AMBERLEY’S MISSION.

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

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

from appearances alone

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

divisible by two

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FRANK AMBERLEY’S MISSION.

a man of refinement

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

death of a person

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading FRANK AMBERLEY’S MISSION.

based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

more desirable than another

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ah! thought ’twas you, Amberley,” said Mr. Willis.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

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

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

with sweetening added

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

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

From this reading “Ah! thought ’twas you, Amberley,” said Mr. Willis.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

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From this reading “Ah! thought ’twas you, Amberley,” said Mr. Willis.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

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

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The next morning Mr. Amberley went to his office as usual.

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

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

which person or people

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading As he passed the door on which appeared the name of Mr. Willis Joyner--the back room on the first floor--the dapper figure and pleasant face of that gentleman appeared on the threshold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In spite of his age and his gray whiskers, Mr. Willis Joyner was preferred by many moneyed spinsters and richly jointured widows even before the grave, handsome Mr. Amberley, who never paid any compliments, and apparently regarded business as business, and never sweetened the sourness and dryness of the law with the acceptable honey of soft words and smiling glances.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Ah! thought ’twas you, Amberley,” said Mr. Willis.