Chapter XV

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

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

anew

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

a line of approach

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

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From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

a social unit living together

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

not accessible to view

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

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From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

possessive form of “leo” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

and nothing more

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

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

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

with speed

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

new

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

carry out

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

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

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _The story of the Bernin family_ The strange scene passed so rapidly, that the fact it conveyed had been accepted by the three spectators before any of them thought of making a move.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

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

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The truth dawned upon Leo as though a blind had been suddenly pulled up.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a Caucasian

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The blind Bernin was merely a fiction: under that disguise the hunted Bernard Jenin had been hidden the whole time.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

a late time of life

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.

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

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading "Why, the blind man can see!" was Leo's first thought; and before his still incredulous eyes, the man in the armchair proceeded to divest himself of his venerable white beard and his poetical white locks, revealing a face twenty years younger, in which Leo recognized with something of a shock, the fugitive of the railway carriage and the avenue, the melancholy young man whose lined face was worn with recent illness.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't take off your wig," said Wallion, "and you had better put on the blue spectacles again.