Chapter XVII

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

(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 BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

carefully weighed

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

a social unit living together

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

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

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

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

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

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

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

not any; not one

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a human being

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

possessive form of “sally” — witty remark

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The master of the family and the head clerk had beheld his prowess, and had spoken most highly of him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had signalized himself in more than one pair of eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading They had given orders that whatever he required should be furnished for him.

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

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading No wonder, then, that in Tom's, John's, or Sally's eyes, he should shine with such increased lustre.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading BRIGHT HOPES It is not surprising that Laud, as he stood by the kitchen-fire, and scraped off the mud, a mixture of clay, weeds, and samphire, which were clotted upon his coarse trousers, should be considered by the tenants of that part of the house as a person worthy of all admiration.