Chapter XI

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

(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 Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

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

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

any thing at all

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

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From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

the quality or state of being eligible

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

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From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

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

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

at any time

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

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

From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

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From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

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

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

the uninflected form of the verb

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

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From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

something you have to do

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

on one occasion

From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

coated with paint

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

affected with paralysis

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

repeat a passage from

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

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From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

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

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

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

From this reading The Split Infinitive Guests at the Leightons’ were divided into two classes.

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

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

which person or people

From this reading There were those who were friends of Mr. Leighton, and who therefore were interested in art, or literature, or science, or public enterprise, but were not expected to go further; and there were those who came in a general way and who might be expected to be interested in anything from a game of tennis to a tea party.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Of the first might be reckoned the like of Mr. Sturgis, who painted pictures in a magnificent manner, and who, at the end of a large cigar, would breathe the heresies on the teaching of art which for ever paralyzed the artistic abilities of Elma.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don’t understand, Aunt Katharine," Mabel told her once.

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

From this reading Mr. Sturgis was quite young enough for an Aunt Katharine public to quote his eligibility on all occasions.