Chapter XXI

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

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

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

divisible by two

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

promote over another

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

set up or found

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

obtain

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

usually; as a rule

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

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

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

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

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

a boy or man

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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 Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

engage in

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

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

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

above and across; more than

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

on the contrary

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

only a very short time before

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

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

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

carry out

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

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

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

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

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

precisely as stated

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

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

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading He possessed an intuitive knowledge of human nature, and, as a matter of course, was an excellent judge of character.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

(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 ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

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

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

during the time that

From this reading Early one evening, while he and the three Ogdens were studying over some blue-prints in a little office at one corner of the hangar, a small lad, hot, dusty and tired, walked boldly in, despite the commands of Walters to “make himself scarce.”

which person or people

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ADRIFT Every one well acquainted with Major Warfield Carroll recognized in him a man of rather eccentric ways and ideas--one of those who is apt to take likes and dislikes without apparent cause.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Those fortunate enough to gain his favor found in him a real friend, one who, so long as they proved themselves worthy, was glad to advance their interests.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet his friends generally found in the end that the stubborn, combative, even hot-headed Major, in nearly all cases, had very good reasons for his actions.