Chapter IV

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

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

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

confined by bonds

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

rid of obstructions

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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From this reading PRETTY HEIRESS PLEADS FOR CLIFFORD.

clothing in general

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PRETTY HEIRESS PLEADS FOR CLIFFORD.

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

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

the act of departing

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

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

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

a half of an hour

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

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

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

a female heir

From this reading PRETTY HEIRESS PLEADS FOR CLIFFORD.

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

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

immediately past

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

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

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

not any; not one

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

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

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

on one occasion

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

third-person singular of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading PRETTY HEIRESS PLEADS FOR CLIFFORD.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading PRETTY HEIRESS PLEADS FOR CLIFFORD.

on the contrary

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

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

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

a male human offspring

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

affording physical relief

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

not in physical motion

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

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

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One might have taken him for a son and heir of the squire, rather than a menial in his employ, as he issued once more from the house.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

precisely as stated

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

at the time that

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

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

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.

which person or people

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

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

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

belonging to which person

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with his gentlemanly bearing, his clear, honest brown eyes, and frank, genial face, he was one who always attracted a second look from those whom he met.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, sir, where are you going now?” demanded Squire Talford, who was still sitting upon the veranda, and whose musings regarding his relations with his bound boy had not been of the most soothing nature during the last half-hour.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Clifford Faxon was really a striking-looking young man when arrayed in his best, which is by no means saying very much for his clothes, which were of the cheapest material.