Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

(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 All that Amber had said of him was true, and more.

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From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

a deep yellow color

From this reading All that Amber had said of him was true, and more.

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

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

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

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

clothing in general

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

coins collectively

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

a maker of counterfeit coins

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

get or gather together

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

brought together in one place

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

possessive form of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

being two more than forty

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

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

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

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

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

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

From this reading All that Amber had said of him was true, and more.

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

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

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

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

a quantity that is added

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

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

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

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 THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

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

From this reading All that Amber had said of him was true, and more.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

not any; not one

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

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

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading All that Amber had said of him was true, and more.

a member of a senate

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

in a serious manner

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

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

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

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

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

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

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading All that Amber had said of him was true, and more.

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

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

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

From this reading THE MAN IN CONVICT’S CLOTHES Alphonse Lambaire was a man of many interests.

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

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That he started forth at the outset, and of perversity chose the shadier walks of life, is a supposition which need not seriously be entertained, for it is not in accordance with the rule of things that a man should deliberately set himself in opposition to the laws of civilization.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was a coiner in the sense that, with the notorious Señor Villitissi, and the no less notorious companions of that sometime senator, he had to do with the alarming increase in the silver coinage from which the markets of the world suffered.

a late time of life

From this reading In his forty-two years of life he had collected them as another man might collect old prints.