Chapter II

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

(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 BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

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

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

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

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

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From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

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

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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 He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Barry was not partial to visitors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading Mr. Barry was not partial to visitors.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

in the direction of

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Mr. Barry was not partial to visitors.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

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

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

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

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

which person or people

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore a long, faded, dusty-looking black coat and a derby hat of an equally old appearance.

a late time of life

From this reading Mr. Rupert Barry, one of the best known and wealthiest citizens of Kingswood, had retired from active business many years before, and, with only a man and wife who acted as housekeepers, resided in a stately mansion which crowned the summit of a hill.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading BARRY A tall, thin man, who, although somewhat elderly, seemed to walk with all the alertness of youth, was directing his course toward the players.