Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

equally

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

(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 In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

replying

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

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

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

set up or found

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

obtain

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

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

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

the act of departing

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

subject to question

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading TAKING ROOT.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading TAKING ROOT.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

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

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

male cat

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

precisely as stated

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading In-doors all the morning, and out of doors all the afternoon, was that shrewd and good-natured visage, calling up an answering smile on every face, and leaving every heart a little lighter than he found it.

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

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Puzzling enough it was, alike to Heale and to Headley, how Tom contrived, as if by magic, to gain every one's good word--their own included.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading Whosoever enjoys the sight of an honest man doing his work well, would have enjoyed the sight of Tom Thurnall for the next two months.

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

From this reading For Frank, in spite of Tom's questionable opinions, had already made all but a confidant of the Doctor; and Heale, in spite of envy and suspicion, could not deny that the young man was a very valuable young man, if he wasn't given so much to those new-fangled notions of the profession.