Chapter VII

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

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

(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 This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

characteristic of cannibals or exhibiting cannibalism

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

clothing in general

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

restricting the scope or freedom of action

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

mental deterioration of organic or functional origin

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

characterized by great determination

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

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

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

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From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

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From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

engage in

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

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

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

and nothing more

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

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

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

go across or through

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

restored to a new condition

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

in the near future

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

with speed

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

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

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

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

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

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

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

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

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

precisely as stated

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This resolution, however, like all others of a prideful nature, went down before the renewed assaults of the allies, hunger and dementia.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.

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

From this reading Whereby it speedily came to pass that he retained only the garments he stood in, and these soon became shabby and wayworn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a vague premonition of the not improbable end of the journey he recoiled at the thought of figuring before a coroner's jury as a common vagrant.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Since, in his own estimation, if not in that of others, the clothes do make the man to a very considerable extent, Jeffard gradually withdrew from his former lounging-places, confining himself to the less critical region below Larimer Street during the day, and avoiding as much as possible the haunts of his former associates at all hours.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading FROM the beginning of the cannibalistic stage of the journey down the inclined plane, Jeffard had determined that, come what might, he would keep enough of his wardrobe to enable him to present an outward appearance of respectability.