Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

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 "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

in an admirable manner

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

later than; following

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

any person at all

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

without a doubt

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

serving as an essential component

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

clothing in general

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

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

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

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From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

characterized by expression

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

for more time

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

come together

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

a form of address for a man

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

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

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

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

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

someone who visits

From this reading Mrs. Easterfield received this visitor at the door.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

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

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

(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 Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

at the time that

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

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

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading She had been waiting for him, and did not wish him to meet anybody when she was not present.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After offering his respectful salutations, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Easterfield's secretary in the central office of the D. and J., delivered without delay a package of which he was the bearer, and apologized for his valise, stating that Mr. Easterfield had told him he must spend the night at Broadstone.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Mr. Rupert Hemphill was a very handsome man; his nose was fine; his eyes were dark and expressive; he wore silky side-whiskers, which, however, did not entirely conceal the bloom upon his cheeks; his teeth were very good; he was well shaped; and his clothes fitted him admirably.

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

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Most assuredly you would do that," said she, and to herself she added, "If I want you longer I will let you know."