Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading VERTY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MR.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

in addition

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

ludicrously odd

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

a man of refinement

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

noisy and mischievous merrymaking

From this reading JINKS.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

staying power

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

in a lofty manner

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading VERTY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MR.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

a form of address for a man

From this reading VERTY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MR.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

not divisible by two

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VERTY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

on one occasion

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

plural of “rosette” — an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

a particular situation

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

term of address for a man

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

express in speech

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading VERTY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MR.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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From this reading VERTY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MR.

precisely as stated

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

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

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

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

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."

which person or people

From this reading Verty looked, and descried a gentleman of very odd appearance, who was looking at him intently.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This gentleman was slender of limb, and tall; his lower extremities were clad in a tight pair of short breeches, beneath which, scarlet stockings plunged themselves into enormous shoes, decorated with huge rosettes; his coat was half-military, half-fop; and a long sword buckled round his waist, knocked against his fantastic grasshopper legs.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Just as Verty was making this latter observation, his smiling eyes fixed on the mansion before him, he heard a voice at his feet, so to speak, which had the effect of bringing him to earth once more, and this voice said, loftily-- "You seem to be interested, sir--handsome house, sir--very handsome house, sir--also the occupants thereof."