Chapter XV

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

(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 He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading He was of the latter rather than of the former development.

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

one or the other of two

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

-ing form of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He was of the latter rather than of the former development.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading He was of the latter rather than of the former development.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He was of the latter rather than of the former development.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

in motion

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

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From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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From this reading RANDOLPH.

on the contrary

From this reading He was of the latter rather than of the former development.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

having turned bad

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

hardening something by heat treatment

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading He was not fond of exertion in any case, and it was all but hopeless in this.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

precisely as stated

From this reading His living was small in one sense and large in another, the income being large, but the people few and very much given up to dissent, a fact which soured his character without moving him to exertion.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

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

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Randolph Musgrave was a squire-parson, a class which possesses the features of two species without fully embodying either--which may be finer than either, the two halves of the joint character tempering each other--or may be a travesty of both, exaggerating their mutual defects.