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 A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

later than; following

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

in addition

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

past form of “curtail” — place restrictions on

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A glance at the tutor's smiling, unctuous face was enough.

the organ of sight

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

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

From this reading A glance at the tutor's smiling, unctuous face was enough.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

a boy or man

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

noisy quarrel

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance at the tutor's smiling, unctuous face was enough.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

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

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

term of address for a man

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading A glance at the tutor's smiling, unctuous face was enough.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

a special situation

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

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From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading He proposed to call and inquire after his antagonist at a decent hour in the morning, and if the report proved favourable, to go on to Lord----'s in the afternoon.

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From this reading A glance at the tutor's smiling, unctuous face was enough.

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

From this reading A glance at the tutor's smiling, unctuous face was enough.

devoid of feeling for others

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

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

From this reading But his suspense was curtailed, and his inquiries were converted into a matter of courtesy, by a visit which he received after breakfast from Mr. Thomasson.

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

From this reading A FISH OUT OF WATER Sir George spent a long day in his own company, and heedless that on the surgeon's authority he passed abroad for a hard man and a dashed unfeeling fellow, dined on Lord Lyttelton's 'Life of King Henry the Second,' which was a new book in those days, and the fashion; and supped on gloom and good resolutions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Thomasson also had had his dark hour--since to be mixed up with, a fashionable fracas was one thing, and to lose a valuable and influential pupil, the apple of his mother's eye, was another; but it was past, and he gushed over with gratulations.