Chapter III

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

move towards

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

apart from; not including

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

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

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a social unit living together

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

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

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading He was a person of surpassing loveliness.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

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

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

and nothing more

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a human being

From this reading He was a person of surpassing loveliness.

continue talking

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

not often

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His form was so high and elaborate in its development, that I have only seen an approach to it in the best models.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading He was a person of surpassing loveliness.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His face was of that spiritual kind which is seldom seen off the canvas of some of our art masters, and it reflected a kindness of heart that is never realized except by the purest religious fancy.

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

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

someone who visits

From this reading I had now the first opportunity to get a good survey of my visitor.

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

From this reading He was a person of surpassing loveliness.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

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

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This strange figure entered my cabin, and without introduction or sign of salutation seated himself in my easy chair as though he were a member of my household, an apparent rudeness which will be explained as I proceed.