Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

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

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

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

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

-ing form of “condone” — excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

traveling across

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

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

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

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

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

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 "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

come together

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.

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

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

two times

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

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

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

the act of using

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

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

From this reading Meeting Street is like a rabbit run, and I reckon the whole of Charleston passes through it twice a day."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One bright morning three days later, as Phyl was crossing Meeting Street near the Charleston Hotel, whom should she meet but Silas.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Silas in town get up, quite a different looking individual from the Silas of Grangersons, dressed in perfectly fitting light grey tweed, a figure almost condoning one for the use of that old-time, half-discredited word "Elegant."

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

From this reading "I thought it wouldn't be long before I met you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There you are," said Silas, his face lighting up.