Chapter VI

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

later than; following

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

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From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

put on clothes

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

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

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

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

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

close or warm friendship

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

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

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

on one occasion

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

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

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

being of use or service

From this reading The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

(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 The steward, after thus relieving his mind from all anxiety respecting the dress, proceeded to the sign of the Mitre in Silver Girdle-street, a well known resort for certain useful adjuncts to the courts of law.

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

From this reading A few minutes after, the door opened, and a man entered and took his seat at the end of the table at which Calverley was sitting.

which person or people

From this reading The individual who thus invaded the privacy of the steward was a man not much above the middle height.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Calverley entered the Mitre, and, after calling for some wine, was shown into a little private room by the host.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His face had once been comely, but a close intimacy with the bottle had given to his countenance a bloated and somewhat revolting expression.