Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

anew

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Sir Alfred smiled with the air of one a little proud of his record.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

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

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

for the reason that

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

well in the past; former

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

a room used for dining

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

plural of “hair” — 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 The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

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

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

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

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

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

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

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

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Sir Alfred smiled with the air of one a little proud of his record.

on the contrary

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Sir Alfred smiled with the air of one a little proud of his record.

in a reflective manner

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Sir Alfred smiled with the air of one a little proud of his record.

not in physical motion

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

patient endurance especially of pain or distress

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

express in words

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

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

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

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

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

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

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Gordon Jones, who had moved his chair a little closer to his host’s side, looked reflectively around the dining-room as he sipped his port.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The butler remained on sufferance because of his grey hairs, but the footmen, who had been rather a feature of the Anselman establishment, had departed, and their places had been filled by half a dozen of the smartest of parlourmaids, one or two of whom were still in evidence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Alfred smiled with the air of one a little proud of his record.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Tell me again, how many servants have you sent to the war?”

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading “Yours is certainly one of the most patriotic households, Sir Alfred, which I have entered,” he declared.