Chapter VIII

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

existing in abundance

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

(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 He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

in anticipation

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading His aspect was severe, his manner disconcertingly serious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

having a base

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

cause to be bored

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

for a short time

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

someone who is critical of the motives of others

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

in a disturbing or embarrassing manner

From this reading His aspect was severe, his manner disconcertingly serious.

to come or go into

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

coins made of gold

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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 Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

plural of “irony” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His aspect was severe, his manner disconcertingly serious.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading His aspect was severe, his manner disconcertingly serious.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading His aspect was severe, his manner disconcertingly serious.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

believed likely

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

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

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

in an unjust manner

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Wingfield, if we may enter briefly into particulars, was tall and thin, with a close-cropped beard and dark hair combed to the smoothness of onion-skin.

plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

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

From this reading He was near-sighted, and his twinkling eye-glasses were protected by a slight gold chain.

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

belonging to which person

From this reading He carried, in all weathers, an umbrella whose handle bore on a silver plate the anticipatory legend, “Stolen from Richard Wingfield.”

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

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WAYNE COUNSELS HIS SISTER Mr. Richard Wingfield, unjustly called the Cynic, was suspected of literary ambitions; but the suspicion was based upon nothing weightier than a brochure on golf which he had printed at his own expense for private circulation, and a study of the Greater City, abounding in sly ironies, which had appeared with illustrations in a popular periodical.