Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

possessing life

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

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

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

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

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

past form of “cage” — confine in a cage

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

plural of “exaction” — act of demanding or levying by force or authority

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

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

From this reading His face was not impressive.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

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From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

a man of refinement

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

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 He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

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

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

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From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

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

From this reading His face was not impressive.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading His face was not impressive.

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

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

immediately past

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

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 At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

and nothing more

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His face was not impressive.

not divisible by two

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

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

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

not worth considering

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

any competition

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

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

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

successive (without a break)

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

moving very fast

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

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

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

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

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading At such times the Heredith face--the warrior face of a long line of fierce fighters and freebooting ancestors--leaped alive in the ageing features of the last but one of the race.

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

From this reading Sir Philip Heredith was a dignified figure of an English country gentleman of the old type.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading At first sight it seemed merely that of a tired old man, weary of the paltry exactions of life, and longing for rest; but, at odd moments, one caught a passing resemblance to a caged eagle in a swift turn of the falcon profile, or in a sudden flash of the old eyes beneath the straight Heredith brows.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was tall and thin, aristocratic of mien, with white hair and faded blue eyes.