Chapter VI

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

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

(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 JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

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

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

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

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

heedful of potential consequences

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

-ing form of “dissipate” — to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

the act of giving

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

death of a person

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

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

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

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

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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 It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

not any; not one

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

full of or giving praise

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

move upward

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

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

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading His jocose nature and the practical jokes he had been known to perpetrate had made an unfavourable impression on the Indian.

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

From this reading In this dilemma he appealed to Manuel Antonio for help, for he had such a delightful joke in his head that any assistance seemed better than giving it up.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It was in vain that he put on a grave and circumspect manner and held long conversations on the rise and fall of stocks, besides praising his house above all modern buildings, and giving him valuable hints in the game of _chapo_, the dandy of Lancia saw that there was no dissipating the look of distrust in the old bear's bloodshot eyes.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.

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

From this reading THE JOKES OF PACO GOMEZ In spite of all the efforts of Paco Gomez, Garnet could not be made to believe that he was acting in good faith.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Don't be so foolish, Santos," said the Chatterbox to him one evening, as he was walking through the Bombe with Garnet.