Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

later than; following

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

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

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

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From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

the two together, not just one

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

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

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

in a generous manner

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

disposed to please

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

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

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

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

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

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

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

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

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

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

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

third-person singular of “patronize” — assume sponsorship of

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

existing or coming before

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

marked by absence of sound

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

information about recent and important events

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “But how is this?” he added; “you are silent, and I fear, now that I look at you a second time, that matters have not gone well with you.

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

From this reading For God's sake, however, let me know; for I am impatient to hear the result.”

offensively discourteous

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

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

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

accept gladly

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”

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

From this reading The gloom and disappointment that were legible in this man's round, rosy, and generally good-humored countenance were observed, however, by the stranger at a second glance.

in or at the place that

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

which person or people

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading --Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake--Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton--and Generously Patronizes his Master On the morning after this interview the stranger was waited on by Birney, who had returned from France late on the preceding night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, my friend,” said he, after they had shaken hands, “I hope you are the bearer of welcome intelligence!”