Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

(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 At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

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

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

a man who has never been married

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

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From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

delicately beautiful

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

the act of departing

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

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

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

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From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

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

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

a human being

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

a full supply

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

possessing material wealth

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

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

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

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

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

up to a particular time

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

someone who makes or repairs watches

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

(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 Next Atchison sat Miss Helena Forrest, the one member of the company who had not known where she was going until well upon her way there.

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

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

in or at the place that

From this reading At one side of the group was Webb Atchison, the rich bachelor of the party where all were possessed of wealth in plenty.

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

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

which person or people

From this reading Near her his sister Sue's dainty elegance of person showed like a flower against the big figure of Doctor Brainard, who sat at her elbow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Brainard himself, with his splendid head and erect carriage, was always an imposing personage; he had never seemed more so than now, with the face of Patrick Kelcey, Andrew Murdison, and James Benson, the little watchmaker, in the background of Brown's mind with which to contrast it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Beyond Mrs. Brainard lounged Hugh Breckenridge--as nearly as one could be said to lounge--in a plain, cane-seated chair without arms.