Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

how long something has existed

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

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

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

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From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

a social unit living together

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

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From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

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

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

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

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

a university degree with honors

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

possessive form of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading LORD HOWE'S VICTORY.

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

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD HOWE'S VICTORY.

a midday meal

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

on one occasion

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

be seated

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

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From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still it was evident that age and sickness were making rapid inroads on his strength.

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

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

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

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading LORD HOWE'S VICTORY.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

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From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

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

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

in or at the place that

From this reading Harry got back at luncheon time to Texford, where the family were assembled in the dining-hall.

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

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

during the time that

From this reading His once tall and strongly-built figure was slightly bent, though, unwilling to show his weakness, he endeavoured to sit as upright as possible while he did the honours of his hospitable board.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.

belonging to which person

From this reading Sir Reginald--a fine-looking old man, the whiteness of whose silvery locks, secured behind a well-tied pig-tail, was increased by the hair-powder which besprinkled them--sat at the foot of the table in the wheel-chair used by him to move from room to room.