Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

(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 gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

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

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

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

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

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

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

as deserved

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

wanted intensely

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

color with dye

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

take in solid food

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

at a previous time

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

a man of refinement

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

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

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

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

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

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

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

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

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

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

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

in the recent past

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

not divisible by two

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

plural of “omission” — a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

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

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

a city in southwestern Virginia

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading SMART WAITER.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

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

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

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

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

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

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading SMART WAITER.

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

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

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

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.

which person or people

From this reading "Being somewhat annoyed with the airs of the servant who waited upon him--a negro of 'the blackest dye'--he desired him at dinner one day to retire.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Be that as it may, the anecdote is a good one, and "will do to keep."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE following story, although latterly related of "a distinguished Southern gentleman, and former member of the cabinet," was formerly told, we are _almost_ quite certain, of the odd and eccentric John Randoph of Roanoke, with certain omissions and additions.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "The gentleman was a boarder in one of the most splendid of the New York hotels; and preferring not to eat at the _table d'hote_, had his meals served in his own parlor, with all the elegance for which the establishment had deservedly become noted.