Chapter V

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

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

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From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

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

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

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

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

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

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

a boy or man

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

set up or found

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

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

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

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

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

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

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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 Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

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

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

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

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Tredennis found him as the professor had described him, "a bright fellow, and a handsome fellow."

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

on the contrary

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

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

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

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

From this reading On meeting him Richard Amory had taken one of his rather numerous enthusiastic fancies to him, and in pursuit and indulgence of this fancy could not see enough of him.

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

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

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

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.

at the time that

From this reading He had thought that when he came forward to introduce himself, as he had done at the Gardners' reception, he had never seen a brighter or more attractive human being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tredennis dined with them the next day, and many days afterward.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading These fanciful friendships were the delights of his life, and he never denied himself one, though occasionally they wore themselves out in time to give place to others.