Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

later than; following

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

(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 THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

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

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

from appearances alone

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

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

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

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From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

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

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

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

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

overly self-confident or self-assertive

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

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

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

set up or found

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

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

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

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

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

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

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

of grammatical gender

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

a particular point in time

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

of or in or relating to the nose

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

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

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

a feast day and the seven days following it

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

and nothing more

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

any competition

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

a short musical composition with words

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He did not hear Franklin as he approached the door, and the latter stood looking in for a moment, amused at Battersleigh and his attitude and his song.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

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

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

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

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

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

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

literature in metrical form

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

precisely as stated

From this reading Battersleigh's cloak had a swagger in its very back, and his hat sat at a cocky angle not to be denied.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading When quite happy Battersleigh always sang, and very often his song was the one he was singing now, done in a low nasal, each verse ending, after the vocal fashion of his race, with a sudden uplift of a sheer octave, as thus:

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

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

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

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

at the time that

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

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

From this reading His tall figure was reclining in an office chair, and his feet were supported by the corner of the table, in an attitude which is called American, but which is really only masculine, and quite rational though unbeautiful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE SUCCESS OF BATTERSLEIGH One morning when Franklin entered his office he found his friend Battersleigh there before him, in full possession, and apparently at peace with all the world.