Chapter II

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

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

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

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

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

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

clothing in general

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

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From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

a boy or man

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

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From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

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

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

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

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

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

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

not close together in time

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

for more time

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

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

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

not any; not one

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

not one, and not any

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

and nothing more

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

on the contrary

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

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

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

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From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

in a special manner

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

confined on all sides

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

precisely as stated

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

provide with power and authority

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

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

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

during the time that

From this reading He smiled grimly as I recognised him, while his master said-- "Got back all right, Henderson--eh?"

which person or people

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading A SENTIMENTAL SWINDLE Count Bindo's retreat near Winchester proved to be a small, rather isolated house near Kingsworthy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It stood in its own grounds, surrounded by a high wall, and at the rear was a very fair garage, that had been specially constructed, with inspection-pit and the various appliances.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He no longer wore the light fancy vest and smartly-cut clothes, but was in a somewhat shabby suit of black.

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

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."

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

From this reading The house was rather well furnished, but the only servant was a man, who turned out to be none other than the yellow-haired young fellow who had been introduced to me at the Cecil as "Mr. Henderson."