Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

later than; following

From this reading "Brought all the latest editions in with me after dinner.

(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 "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

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

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

the past participle of “be”

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earlier than; in front of

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Brought all the latest editions in with me after dinner.

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From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

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From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

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

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

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

From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

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From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "Brought all the latest editions in with me after dinner.

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From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading "Brought all the latest editions in with me after dinner.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

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something many people believe that is false

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

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

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

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

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

From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

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

From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

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From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

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

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading "Brought all the latest editions in with me after dinner.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Brought all the latest editions in with me after dinner.

the force of workers available

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

used to say something is possible but not certain

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a form of address for a man

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plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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a judge of a probate court

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

for each

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a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

having a point

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

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the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "I've been reading all the newspapers I could get hold of," he observed.

not arrogant or presuming

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put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

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From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

relating to human society and its members

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the act of spending or disbursing money

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

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

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used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

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

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

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

precisely as stated

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someone who visits

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

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

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

From this reading There was a bright fire on the hearth, a small smoking-jacket on Burchill's graceful shoulders and fancy slippers on his feet; decanters and glasses were set out on the table in company with cigars and cigarettes.

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

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

a Caucasian

From this reading And by the side of Burchill's easy chair was a pile of newspapers, to which he pointed one of his slim white hands as the two men settled themselves to talk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FOR TEN PER CENT Mr. Frank Burchill welcomed his visitor with easy familiarity--this might have been a mere dropping-in of one friend to another, for the very ordinary purpose of spending a quiet social hour before retiring for the night.