Chapter XXX

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

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

later than; following

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

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

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN, THE CHEMIST, AND THE LASCAR.

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

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

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

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

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

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CAPTAIN, THE CHEMIST, AND THE LASCAR.

a scientist who specializes in chemistry

From this reading THE CAPTAIN, THE CHEMIST, AND THE LASCAR.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

form the substance of

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

not similar

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

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From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

divisible by two

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

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

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

a man of refinement

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

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

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

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

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

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

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

the quality of being individual

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

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

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

an East Indian sailor

From this reading THE CAPTAIN, THE CHEMIST, AND THE LASCAR.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

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

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

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

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

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

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

above and across; more than

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

third-person singular of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

members of a governing board

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

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

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

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

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN, THE CHEMIST, AND THE LASCAR.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

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

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN the drawing-room of a house in a small street leading out of Regent Street are assembled, the morning after this opera-house rencontre, three people.

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

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

get undressed

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very handsome face it is, this soldier’s, although darkened not a little by a tropical sun, and a good deal shrouded by the thick black moustache and beard which conceal the expression of the mouth, and detract from the individuality of the face.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

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

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

which person or people

From this reading It is almost difficult to imagine three persons more dissimilar than those who compose this little group.

belonging to which person

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading On a sofa near the open window, at which the autumn breeze comes blowing in over boxes of dusty London flowers, reclines a gentleman, whose bronzed and bearded face, and the military style even of the loose morning undress which he wears, proclaim him to be a soldier.