Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

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

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

in a gradual manner

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

a regular patron

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

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

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

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From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

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From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

social deportment

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

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From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

the force of workers available

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

in the near future

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

the property of being close together

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

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

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

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

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

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

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

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From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

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

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

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

From this reading It was curious how, since his arrival in this democratic meeting-place, his manners and deportment seemed to have slipped to a lower grade.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

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

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He ordered a Scotch highball, and gently insinuated himself into the proximity of a group of newspaper men with whom he seemed to have some slight acquaintance.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He seemed as though by an effort of will to have lost something of his natural air of distinction, to be treading the earth upon a lower plane.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He made his way with the air of an _habitue_ to the bar, the precincts of which, at that time in the late afternoon, were crowded by a motley gathering.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.

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 Mr. Jocelyn Thew descended presently from his taxicab outside one of the largest and most cosmopolitan hotels in New York--or the world.