Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

from appearances alone

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

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

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

on or to one side

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

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

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

with resolute determination

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the act of departing

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

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

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, sir, what will you have?"

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

and nothing more

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

impressive in appearance

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading Shakspeare.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

having come into contact

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

in a visible manner

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

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

From this reading The merchant stopped just as he was going out of the door, and planting his cane firmly down upon the floor, turned round with the frown between his eyebrows quite visibly deepened.

(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, sir, what will you have?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, sir, what will you have?"

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

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ----"He is a man, Setting his fate aside, of comely virtues; Nor did he soil the fact with cowardice-- An honor in him which buys out his faults-- But with a noble fury and fair spirit, Seeing his reputation touched to death, He did oppose his foe."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Delancey, will you wait one minute, sir!" exclaimed Arthur, coming in, apparently much excited, just as Guly replaced the box on the shelf.