Chapter III

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading He looked at his son with contempt unmixed with pity.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

approval

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

a state of melancholy depression

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

the act of departing

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

signifying nothing

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

engage in

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

a particular point in time

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

plural of “nobody” — a person of no influence

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading He looked at his son with contempt unmixed with pity.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

move with force

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

a male human offspring

From this reading He looked at his son with contempt unmixed with pity.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

having come into contact

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

a shaky motion

From this reading He was not touched by Tom’s miserable looks, his air of hopeless dejection, or furtive, trembling hope.

deprive of certain characteristics

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading He looked at his son with contempt unmixed with pity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

which person or people

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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

From this reading He stood against the door, and looked at them; a man who felt more life in him than was in both put together, to whom they were nobodies, insignificant creatures whom he could make or unmake at his pleasure.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.

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From this reading And for the moment Winifred’s want of size and importance struck him more than the fact which had been forced upon him, that she had done him credit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were little, and he was tall; they were slight of form, and he was massive and big--a vigorous man with a great “wind of going” about him, like one who could push through every difficulty, and make his way.