Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

abundant wealth

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

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

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

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

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

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

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

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

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

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

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

a stipulated condition

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

past form of “re-enter” — enter again

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

having a good reputation

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RETURN.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

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

From this reading THE RETURN.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading NICHOLAS CRIPS came back to Melbourne, the image of a reputable and orderly citizen.

an administrative division of a county

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

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

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

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

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.

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

From this reading His pockets were fairly-well lined, much of the proceeds of his professional engagement under Professor Thunder having been stored by Nickie as a provision for a long journey he was contemplating.

during the time that

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

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

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He had accepted office as a billiard-marker in a township hotel while his whiskers grew; and now, full-bearded, dressed in a new suit of sedate, grey tweed, wearing an excellent hat and whole boots, he re-entered the city.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Nickie the Kid had mapped out for himself a well-considered and wholly excellent scheme of life as a man of comparative affluence, but that life must be lived under alien skies.