Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

any specific behavior

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

in bodily form

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

excessively fat

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

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From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

a person who drinks liquids

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

someone who consumes food for nourishment

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

a .45-caliber pistol

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

disposed to please

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

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

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

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

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

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

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading THE M'KEONS.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

not any; not one

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

having a supporting base

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

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

From this reading THE M'KEONS.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a great eater, and a very great drinker; it is said he could put any man in Connaught under the table, and carry himself to bed sober.

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

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

at the time that

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

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

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading When Father John opened the wicket gate leading into the small garden which separated Mrs. McKeon's house from the street, he saw her husband standing in the open door-way, ruminating.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. McKeon was said to be a comfortable man, and he looked to be so; he was something between forty-five and fifty, about six feet two high, with a good-humoured red face.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was inclined to be corpulent, and would no doubt have followed his inclination had he not accustomed himself to continual bodily activity.