Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

present in great quantity

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

in a flippant manner

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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

From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

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From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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 His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

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

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

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

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

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

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

take the midday meal

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

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From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

any of various mints of the genus Thymus

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

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

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

face-to-face with; literally “face to face”

From this reading At supper they had, for their vis-a-vis, a tall, aristocratic-looking man, attired airily in a mixture of jean and silk.

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From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

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

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

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

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

toward the west

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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

From this reading "The weathah has been wahm, gentlemen," he remarked; to which statement they assented.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading His nose was aquiline, his eyes grey and piercing withal, his hair grey, but abundant, and his clean shaved mouth and chin mingled delicacy with strength of character.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading Collingwood--Colonel Morton--Maguffin Engaged--Stepping Westward--Wild Thyme and a Bath--The Shale-works--Muggins and the Clergymen--Durham Mustard, and Marjorie--The Squire--The Grinstun Man--Lunch, Wordsworth and Original Poetry--Two Old People on the Blue Mountains.

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From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I obsehved you entah the ho-tel, and pehceived that you are travelling for pleasuhe by yo-ah knapsacks.