Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

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

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

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

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

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From this reading Mr. Garie's Neighbour.

a man of refinement

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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 His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

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From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

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

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

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

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

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

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

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

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

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

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Garie's Neighbour.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Mr. Garie's Neighbour.

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From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

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

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

not taken into account

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

creating a favorable impression

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

one of four equal parts

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

on the contrary

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

having a supporting base

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

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

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

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

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

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

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

the upper part of anything

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

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

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must now introduce our readers into the back parlour of the house belonging to Mr. Garie's next-door neighbour, Mr. Thomas Stevens.

in or at the place that

From this reading His head was bald on the top, and the thin greyish-red hair, that grew more thickly about his ears, was coaxed up to that quarter, where an attempt had been made to effect such a union between the cords of the hair from each side as should cover the place in question.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading We find this gentleman standing at a window that overlooked his garden, enjoying a fragrant Havannah.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His appearance was not by any means prepossessing; he was rather above than below the middle height, with round shoulders, and long, thin arms, finished off by disagreeable-looking hands.