Chapter IX

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

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 Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

any thing at all

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

a man who has never been married

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

greatly pleased

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

characterized by great determination

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

move gently or carefully

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

opinion or judgment

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

set up or found

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

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

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

immediately past

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

temporary living quarters

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

engage in

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

the force of workers available

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

on the contrary

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

express in words

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

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

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

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

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

precisely as stated

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

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

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

which person or people

From this reading "And these," said Mrs. Futvoye, who was extremely stately in black, with old lace and steel embroidery--"these are the bachelor lodgings you were so modest about!

in the company of; together with

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As a matter of fact, he was very far from being at ease, which made him rather over-effusive, but he was determined that, if he could help it, he would not betray the slightest consciousness of anything _bizarre_ or unusual in his domestic arrangements.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I can't tell you how delighted I am to see you."

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From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "PERSICOS ODI, PUER, APPARATUS" "So you've found your way here at last?" said Horace, as he shook hands heartily with the Professor and Mrs. Futvoye.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading Really," she added, with a humorous twinkle in her shrewd eyes, "you young men seem to understand how to make yourselves comfortable--don't they, Anthony?"