Chapter XV

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

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

(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 As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

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From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

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

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

from appearances alone

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

to an extreme degree

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

conformity or harmony

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading Lucy, too, looked thinner than of old.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

engage in

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

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

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

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

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

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

From this reading Lucy, too, looked thinner than of old.

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From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

get rid of

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lucy, too, looked thinner than of old.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

a diluting agent

From this reading Lucy, too, looked thinner than of old.

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

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lucy, too, looked thinner than of old.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Want of exercise and incessant study had placed their effects on Alleyne.

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

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

in or at the place that

From this reading The greyness was showing in streaks in his hair, and the lines seemed deeper in his forehead, as Lucy came gently into the observatory where her brother was apparently intent upon some tremendous problem.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading As she entered the observatory and closed the door, she stood gazing at her brother with her hands clasped, thinking of the money that had been expended upon his scientific pursuits, keeping them all exceedingly poor, and, for result, helping to make Alleyne a worn and old-looking man.

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

From this reading There was a careworn aspect in her face, and her eyes told tales of tears more often shed than is the custom with young ladies as a rule.