Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

matters of personal concern

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

later than; following

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

in a courageous manner

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

dearly loved

From this reading No wonder Frank Hamersley holds him dear.

comparative of “dear” — dearly loved

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

at any time

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading No wonder Frank Hamersley holds him dear.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading No wonder Frank Hamersley holds him dear.

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

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

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

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading No wonder Frank Hamersley holds him dear.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

not any; not one

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

in a noble manner

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

on the contrary

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

closely encircling

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading Despite the smiling oasis immediately surrounding it, it cannot have been choice.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

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

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

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

From this reading No. Chance, or rather mischance, must have led to this change in the affairs of his New Mexican acquaintance.

-ing form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

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

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

which person or people

From this reading More than an acquaintance--a friend who stood by him in the hour of danger, first courageously protecting, then nobly volunteering to act as his second in a duel; afterwards taking him on to his home and showing him hospitality, kind as was ever extended to a stranger in a strange land.

belonging to which person

From this reading Dearer now, after seeing his sister _in propria persona_--she whose portrait had so much impressed his fancy--the impression now deepened by the thought that to her he has been indebted for his life.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading No wonder Frank Hamersley holds him dear.