Chapter II

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Of course not,” added the Professor.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

in addition

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

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From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading THE CASTLE OF BARON BORS.

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From this reading THE CASTLE OF BARON BORS.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE CASTLE OF BARON BORS.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

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From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

set afire or burning

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

not any; not one

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Of course not,” added the Professor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CASTLE OF BARON BORS.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

a course of conduct

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Oh, no,” replied Miss Baffin, “ladies in my country never do.”

a result

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

term of address for a man

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

plural of “smoke” — a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading THE CASTLE OF BARON BORS.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading “The Lady Tilly, of course she smokes sometimes, also?” asked Sir Dinadan.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

in the direction of

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

the act of using

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

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

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As Sir Dinadan led the Professor and Miss Baffin along the lovely path which went winding through the woods toward the castle, the Professor lighted another cigar, and in response to Sir Dinadan, he entered upon an explanation of the nature of tobacco, the methods and extent of its use, and its effect upon the human system.