Chapter XV

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

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

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

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

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

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

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

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

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

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

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

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CIRCASSIAN CAPTAIN.

put or send forth

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

a member of the Sunni Muslim people living in northwestern Caucasia

From this reading THE CIRCASSIAN CAPTAIN.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

pressed tightly together

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

at any time

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

having or given a form or shape

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

an article of clothing

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

usually; as a rule

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

the act of giving

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

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

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

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

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

a small worthless amount

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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 figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

used to form the superlative

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

above and across; more than

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

pertaining to or consisting of pictures

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

unusual or striking

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

several time

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

plural of “sable” — an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

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

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

successive (without a break)

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

caught or fixed

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Altogether, his face had in it more of pure intellect and pictorial manly beauty than any I had ever seen.

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

From this reading THE CIRCASSIAN CAPTAIN.

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

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

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

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

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

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

(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 His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

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

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

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

From this reading His figure was tall and handsomely formed; his features, pale and like marble, were cast in the most pure and severe model of classic beauty; his nose was long and straight; his black eye-brows nearly met over it in one unbroken line; a fierce mustache stuck out on each side, giving great expression to a mouth, the lips of which were generally compressed, and in expression stern.

belonging to which person

From this reading On board the steamer our attention had been repeatedly attracted, and our interest--mine, at least--excited by a fellow-passenger, whose manner, costume, and bearing were too remarkable to escape notice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading His costume was a scarlet forage cap, the tassel of which drooped on his right shoulder, and a loose tunic of dark green cloth, the cuffs, collar, and skirts of which were trimmed with sables; but this peculiar garment, like his long military boots, seemed well worn, or as Jack said, "decidedly shabby."