Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

any thing at all

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

move towards

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

past form of “chill” — depress or discourage

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

perceived or discerned

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

in a delicate manner

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

musically pleasing

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

marked by or given to imitation

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

precisely, exactly

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

Identical; not different.

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

severely simple in line or design

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

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

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading “Are the pajamas in there?” he asked, indicating the tool box.

a qualitative change

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading PEACOCK FEATHERS As usual, Mr. Smith turned out to be right.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Punch had been watching these proceedings with breathless interest.

of good upbringing

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

at the time that

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

in or at the place that

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading I wondered as I watched his delicate approach to the chilled grapefruit whether, had I seen him first like this, I should have detected anything imitative or unreal about his well-bred English accent.

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

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You wouldn’t have known Raglan for the same man when he came out of that bathroom, and the transformation was completed when he had arrayed himself with scrupulous care and deliberation in an exquisitely tailored light gray suit with a fine blue stripe in it, symphonically harmonious with his socks and his cravat, brushed his hair, and settled himself at the little table where his breakfast was arrayed.