Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

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

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading THE BACHELORS' BREAKFAST.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

fearless and daring

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE BACHELORS' BREAKFAST.

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

From this reading M. de Lucenay came into the room.

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading M. de Lucenay came into the room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

divisible by two

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

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

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

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

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

badly timed

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

an impudent statement

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading M. de Lucenay came into the room.

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

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading M. de Lucenay came into the room.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. de Lucenay came into the room.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

not divisible by two

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

a human being

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

plural of “pleasantry” — an agreeable or amusing remark

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading M. de Lucenay came into the room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

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

From this reading THE BACHELORS' BREAKFAST.

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

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

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

From this reading In spite of his awkwardness, his ill-timed pleasantries, and in spite of his immense nose, which gave his face a grotesque and odd character, M. de Lucenay was not, as we have already said, a vulgar person, thanks to a kind of natural dignity and bold impertinence, which never forsook him.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The duke's wound had been so slight, that he did not even carry his arm in a sling.

but in spite of that

From this reading His countenance was, as usual, mirthful, yet proud; his motion perpetual; and his restlessness, as usual, unconquerable.