Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

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

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

carefully weighed

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

having made preparations

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

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From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

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From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

set up or found

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

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From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

destroyed or killed

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

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

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

highest in quality

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

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

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

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

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

a special situation

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading He looked submissive, almost servile, as he preceded the visitor, thrusting his head forward in his quest; but it was not in Mr. Flack’s line to notice that sort of thing.

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

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

someone who visits

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.

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

From this reading He was not of the most advanced age, but that is the way George Flack considered him, and indeed he looked older than he was.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I guess my daughter’s in here,” the old man said leading the way into the little salon de lecture.

in the company of; together with

From this reading George Flack had found him sitting in the court of the hotel--he sat a great deal in the court of the hotel--and had gone up to him with characteristic directness and asked him for Miss Francina.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Poor Mr. Dosson had with the greatest docility disposed himself to wait on the young man: he had as a matter of course risen and made his way across the court to announce to his child that she had a visitor.